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Bata Corporation is a Czech multinational footwear and fashion accessory manufacturer and retailer. In India, Bata claims to be the largest retailer and leading manufacturer of footwear. A part of the Bata Shoe Organisation, the company was incorporated as Bata Shoe Company Private Limited in 1931. Initially, it was set up as a small operation in Konnagar (near Kolkata in West Bengal) in 1932. Two years later, the foundation stone for the first building of Bata’s operation - now called the Bata – was laid. In the following years, the overall site was doubled in area and turned into a township, which is popularly known as Batanagar. The company went public in 1973 when it changed its name to Bata India Limited. It now has a retail network of over 1,375 stores, according to the company’s website. Recently, the company reported a nearly three-fold increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 72.32 crore for December quarter 2021-22. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 26.41 crore in the year-ago period, it said in a BSE filing. The company is said to be the world's leading shoemaker by volume and it has a retail presence of over 5,300 shops in more than 70 countries and production facilities in 18 countries. More

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  • Bata begins giving GST rationalisation benefits to customers

    Under the scheme, prices across Bata outlets reflect a 7 per cent reduction, with the company absorbing the differential to pass on immediate savings to buyers, the company said in a statement.Footwear has seen GST cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.

  • Why Bata continues to lose market share in the low-priced segment?

    Why Bata continues to lose market share in the low-priced segment?

    CEO Shah sees a double blow from GST and raw material cost hike, compounded by a growing prominence of private labels like Zudio and Westside behind the loss of market share for Bata

  • Bata eyes festive season boost, expansion as e-commerce drives growth

    Bata eyes festive season boost, expansion as e-commerce drives growth

    As part of its premiumisation strategy, Bata will continue to enhance the value of its products while maintaining a focus on affordability for its traditional customer base. Shah highlighted the success of the brand Floatz, which offers casual and comfortable footwear at competitive prices, as an example of this approach.

  • Indicator flashes 'buy' in these 3 stocks with build-up of positive momentum

    Indicator flashes 'buy' in these 3 stocks with build-up of positive momentum

    Volatility is expected to return to the markets which has been declining steadily since February 2024. After slipping by 30 percent from February highs, the India VIX gained 3 percent on Friday

  • Short Call | Global economy goes into a tailspin, but India growth story stays intact; Escorts, Bata, REC in focus

    Short Call | Global economy goes into a tailspin, but India growth story stays intact; Escorts, Bata, REC in focus

    The India growth story is intact, but can our high valuations sustain in the backdrop of a bleak global economy?

  • Bata in partnership talks with Adidas for Indian market

    Bata in partnership talks with Adidas for Indian market

    The talks are likely in advanced stage and final deal contours are in the works.

  • Hold Bata; target of Rs 1650: ICICI Direct

    Hold Bata; target of Rs 1650: ICICI Direct

    ICICI Direct recommended hold rating on Bata with a target price of Rs 1650 in its research report dated August 10, 2023.

  • Short Call | Inflation a spoilsport; bulletproof fluorochems; Voltas, Abbot, Bata, Vedanta in focus

    Short Call | Inflation a spoilsport; bulletproof fluorochems; Voltas, Abbot, Bata, Vedanta in focus

    Kotak cautions investors that India’s relatively strong macro-economic position cannot be taken for granted. Reasons: rising food prices, rising crude oil prices, weak tax collections and inflation likely to stay elevated

  • LIVE: Rebound Seen In Nifty & Sensex; Indigo & Bata in focus | Closing Bell

    LIVE: Rebound Seen In Nifty & Sensex; Indigo & Bata in focus | Closing Bell

    Indian markets staged at a comeback in the second half of the session after erasing early gains. Nifty and Sensex are back in the green with Nifty reclaiming the 18,200 mark. Mid and smallcap indices were under pressure. Nandita Khemka & Yatin Mota discuss the newsmakers on their radar including Integlobe Aviation (Indigo), Bata India and PNB Housing Finance only on Closing Bell

  • Bata Q3 consolidated net profit rises 15 % to Rs 83 crore

    Bata Q3 consolidated net profit rises 15 % to Rs 83 crore

    Consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 900.21 crore as compared to Rs 841.3 crore in the year-ago period.

  • Bata India Q2 profit rises 47% to Rs 55 crore; net sales up 35% at Rs 830 crore

    Bata India Q2 profit rises 47% to Rs 55 crore; net sales up 35% at Rs 830 crore

    The company had posted a net profit of Rs 37.18 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, Bata India Ltd said in a BSE filing.

  • Bata says kids returning to schools aided growth after firm reports highest quarterly sales

    Bata says kids returning to schools aided growth after firm reports highest quarterly sales

    Bata India on Thursday reported its Q1 earnings with the revenue from operations seeing an over three-fold jump to Rs 943.01 crore from Rs 267 crore in the pandemic-hit Q1 FY22.

  • Bata India Quarter 4 net profit jumps over two-fold to Rs 63 crore ; net sales up 13% to Rs 665 crore

    Bata India Quarter 4 net profit jumps over two-fold to Rs 63 crore ; net sales up 13% to Rs 665 crore

    New Delhi, May 25 Shoemaker Bata India Ltd on Wednesday reported over two-fold increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 62.96 crore for the fo..

  • Increase in footwear prices may lead to drop in demand, hurt manufacturers

    Increase in footwear prices may lead to drop in demand, hurt manufacturers

    Higher tax rates and raw material costs may hurt small manufacturers of footwear, which form the largest chunk of the industry

  • Bata expects 30% stores to be run on franchise model in about 4 years

    Bata expects 30% stores to be run on franchise model in about 4 years

    Bata presently has around 15 per cent of the store on a franchise model, and expect it to increase "incrementally" in the coming years. "230 is the current count last quarter (franchise) out of 1,500 stores. I am sure that this mix will increase incrementally... So I am sure that this 15 will definitely double in the next three-four years, to over 30 per cent of our network," he added. The company is adopting a two-pronged approach, making sure that it is more and more accessible and easier for consumers to purchase, whether its franchise or multi-brand outlets or digital. However, he also added the youths between the 20 and 30 year age group are going to drive the disposable as well as the consumption going forward, largely centred in the urban markets. "Metros are contributing to about 30 per cent of our turnover... I think between the metros and tier I & II cities there would be 60 per cent kind of a play of Bata," he added. The balance of 40 per cent would come from the markets below, he said adding an expansion of e-commerce has happened in downwards markets also.

  • Ideas For Profit | Organised Footwear Players Set For Strong Growth, Should Investors Keep An Eye On Bata Or Relaxo?

    Ideas For Profit | Organised Footwear Players Set For Strong Growth, Should Investors Keep An Eye On Bata Or Relaxo?

  • Looking at India as a strong supply chain base, says Bata CEO Sandeep Kataria

    Looking at India as a strong supply chain base, says Bata CEO Sandeep Kataria

    Bata will be looking to hire a dedicated India CEO soon, Sandeep Kataria said.

  • Bata names Sandeep Kataria as global CEO, first Indian in top role

    Bata names Sandeep Kataria as global CEO, first Indian in top role

    Kataria takes over from Alexis Nasard, who is stepping down after almost five years in the role.

  • Bata to use multi-channel retail strategy to reach more customers

    Bata to use multi-channel retail strategy to reach more customers

    The company, which has a retail network in 450 towns, is further expanding by adding new stores in smaller towns through franchise route.

  • Bata to add 500 more stores in next 5 years on franchise model

    Bata to add 500 more stores in next 5 years on franchise model

    The company has identified tier II, III and IV cities where it has plans to broaden its sales network through the franchise model, Bata India said in a statement.

  • Ideas for Profit: Which footwear stock offers the right fit for investors?

    Ideas for Profit: Which footwear stock offers the right fit for investors?

  • Bata fined Rs 9,000 by consumer forum for making customer pay Rs 3 for paper bag

    Bata fined Rs 9,000 by consumer forum for making customer pay Rs 3 for paper bag

    A Chandigarh resident informed the consumer forum that despite levying charges on the paper bag, Bata was endorsing its brand on it, which is not fair,

  • Footwear companies: Which brand should you wear today?

    Footwear companies: Which brand should you wear today?

    What makes us bullish on Sreeleathers is its ability to outperform peers every quarter on the margin front, underscoring the management’s strong execution capabilities.

  • Sell Bata, Havells India; buy ITC: Yogesh Mehta

    Sell Bata, Havells India; buy ITC: Yogesh Mehta

    Yogesh Mehta of Motilal Oswal Securities is of the view that one can sell Bata India and Havells India and can buy ITC.

  • Buy JP Associates, Bata; sell Canara Bank, L&T Finance, Repco Home, BOI: Ashwani Gujral

    Buy JP Associates, Bata; sell Canara Bank, L&T Finance, Repco Home, BOI: Ashwani Gujral

    Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com is of the view that one can buy JP Associates and Bata India and can sell Canara Bank, L&T Finance, Repco Home and Bank of India.

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