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Bata India today announced the appointment of Sanjay Rao as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bata India. He succeeds Gunjan Shah, who will conclude his tenure upon completion of his five-year mandate leading the business. Rao brings more than two decades of retail and consumer leadership experience across India, South Asia, China and Europe. He joins Bata India from Nike, where he most recently served as Senior Director, Nike Retail, overseeing the France and Benelux markets. Prior to Nike, Rao spent several years with Inditex, where he played a pivotal role in establishing Zara`s business in India through its joint venture with the Tata Group. He subsequently held senior leadership positions across India, South Asia and China. Rao has also served as Country Director for Guess in France and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Bata India announced that the 93th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the company will be held on 12 August 2026.

Bata India announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 27 May 2026, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 9 per equity Share (i.e. 180%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Net profit of Bata India declined 95.19% to Rs 2.21 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 45.92 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 5.00% to Rs 827.63 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 788.21 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025.For the full year,net profit declined 59.41% to Rs 134.20 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 330.66 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 0.77% to Rs 3515.50 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 3488.79 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Sales827.63788.21 5 3515.503488.79 1 OPM %18.2122.56 -20.1021.08 - PBDT136.87165.88 -17 651.14674.51 -3 PBT31.8762.18 -49 231.07303.21 -24 NP2.2145.92 -95 134.20330.66 -59 Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Bata India will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 27 May 2026.