📌At a glance:Bata India’s Q4 FY25 results were a mixed bag ofvolume growth optimismandprofit margin pessimism. Revenue dipped slightly YoY, and operating profit slid over 35%. But hey, at least they’re throwing shoes and dividends. Final dividend of ₹9 declared, taking total to ₹19 for the year. Meanwhile, gross inventory was tightened by 15%, a clear attempt to declutter both stores and spreadsheets.
🥾 About the Company
- Founded:1931, Kolkata
- Business:India’s largest footwear brand — from school shoes to CEO loafers
- Network:1,962 stores (COCO + Franchise)
- Volume Sold (FY25):Estimated ~50 million pairs
- Product Portfolio:Red Label, Comfit, Power, NorthStar, Floatz, Bubblegummers, Hush Puppies
- Distribution:D2C, Multi-brand outlets, Marketplaces, Franchisees
🧑💼 Key Managerial Personnel
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Gunjan Shah | MD & CEO |
| Nitin Bagaria | AVP (Special Projects) & Company Secretary |
💰 Financials (Q4 FY25 + FY25 Highlights)
| Metric | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Ops | ₹787.8 Cr | ₹797.7 Cr | 🔻 -1.2% |
| Operating Profit (EBIT) | ₹37.4 Cr | ₹58.3 Cr | 🔻 -35.8% |
| EBITDA Margin | ~4.75% | ~7.3% | 🔻 |
| Final Dividend | ₹9/share | ₹13/share (total) | — |
FY25 Total Dividend:₹19/share → ₹244.2 Cr payoutGross Inventory:₹815 Cr (down 15% YoY)
📦 Business Strategy Breakdown
✅Volume-Led Growth:
- Franchise & e-commerce channels leading the charge
- 2nd straight quarter of volume expansion
- 19 new franchise stores added this quarter, mostly in semi-urban towns (Bharat FTW)
🧠Inventory Fixing Saga:
- Gross inventory slashed 15% YoY
- Tightening on
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