Bata India Limited (NSE: BATAINDIA, BSE: 500043) reported revenue from operations of ₹7,877.70 crore for Q4 FY2024-25, marginally lower than ₹7,976.74 crore in Q4 FY24. Despite market challenges, the company achieved consecutive quarters of volume-led growth, driven by franchise and e-commerce channels. Operating profit stood at ₹374.09 crore, down from ₹582.65 crore YoY, reflecting strategic investments in inventory optimization and store expansion.
Financial and Operational Highlights
- Gross Inventory: Reduced by 15% to ₹8,150.57 crore as of March 31, 2025, through improved stock turnover and forecast accuracy.
- Store Network: Expanded to 1,962 stores (company-owned and franchise), with 19 new franchise stores added in Q4, targeting semi-urban markets.
- Dividend: Board recommended a final dividend of ₹9 per share, aggregating to ₹24.42 crore for FY25, including the interim ₹10/share paid in September 2024.
Strategic Initiatives
Zero Base Merchandising: Scaled to 146 stores, enhancing consumer experience and revenue per square foot. The project focuses on decluttering product ranges and deploying fresh merchandise aligned with demand trends.
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Affordability Focus: Streamlined categories and pricing to drive volume growth, particularly in casual and athleisure segments. The company’s e-commerce channel and franchise model contributed to 260,000 daily customer engagements in FY25.
Leadership Commentary
Gunjan Shah, MD and CEO of Bata India, stated: “We prioritized volume-led growth despite demand headwinds, leveraging franchise expansion and inventory agility. Our tightened inventory metrics and affordability initiatives position us for sustained recovery.” He highlighted plans to further optimize costs while anticipating consumption revival in FY26.
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