Bata India Q1 FY27: Revenue up 3.9% to ₹9,789 Mn, PBT grows 22%
Bata India reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹9,789 Million, a 3.9% increase year-on-year. Underlying PBT grew 22%. E.Com increased by 13% and Bata.com by 25%. Inventory reduced by 37% with stock turns at 2.54. The company expanded its franchise network to 750 stores.
The announcement includes detailed financial results, strategic initiatives, and operational performance across key segments like digital, retail, and distribution, which are material for investors and stakeholders.
The company reported revenue growth, significant PBT increase, and strong performance in digital channels, alongside improvements in inventory management and expansion of its retail network, indicating positive business momentum.
Bata India Limited has submitted an Investor Presentation as a pre-read for its post-earnings call, following up on its August 4, 2026, intimation. The presentation details the company's performance and strategic initiatives for Q1 FY27.
The company reported a revenue growth of 3.9% year-on-year, reaching ₹9,789 Million. Volume increased by 2.3%, and Average Selling Price (ASP) led to growth in Direct Selling (DOS). Underlying Profit Before Tax (PBT) saw a significant increase of 22% before exceptional items. Reported PBT stood at ₹856 Million, compared to ₹697 Million in the previous year, after accounting for VRS, FX loss, and ERP one-time costs.
Key operational highlights include strong performance in digital and e-commerce, with E.Com growing by 13% and Bata.com by 25% compared to the previous year. Over 1050 stores are now fulfilling online orders, and the Bata App has crossed 300,000 downloads. B2C business grew by 42%.
Inventory management has been a focus, with inventory reduced by 37% compared to Q1'24, and stock turns at 2.54. Availability improved by approximately 12%, and store line reductions were around 30%.
Distribution and reach have expanded, covering 1,678 towns via 17,000+ MBOs, and KRO expansion is progressing towards 4000+ by Q2'27. The company achieved double-digit secondary sales growth.
Retail operations saw volume and ASP-led DOS growth. The Zero Base Merchandising (ZBM) initiative has been rolled out to 775 doors, contributing approximately 80% to the retail business. The franchise network has expanded to 750 stores, delivering high double-digit growth.
Brand and marketing efforts have been amplified, with advertising spends increasing 1.25 times year-on-year. The company's GMB rating stands at 4.85, and NPS is at 88.
Strategic initiatives include reimagining the product funnel, focusing on retail expansion, inventory decluttering, story-focused marketing, and scaling up digital and distribution channels. The company aims for 100% globally designed standardized kits by Q3-Q4'27.
Product and merchandising efforts are driving growth, with new collections and full-price sales increasing, alongside controlled markdowns. The company is investing in new standardized kits and improving the product development process.
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