Bata India Limited has informed about Newspaper Publications pursuant to Regulations 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended)
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Bata India submitted copies of newspaper advertisements published in Business Standard (English) and Ei Samay (Bengali) on May 29, 2025, containing its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and FY ended March 31, 2025. Standalone Q4 FY25 net profit fell to Rs. 435.51 million from Rs. 602.85 million in Q4 FY24, a decline of about 27.7%. Full-year FY25 net profit rose to Rs. 3,284.49 million from Rs. 2,599.25 million in FY24, a growth of roughly 26.4%, but this was largely boosted by an exceptional gain of Rs. 1,339.52 million from the sale of freehold industrial land for Rs. 1,560 million. FY25 EPS stood at Rs. 25.55 versus Rs. 20.22 in FY24. Total income for FY25 was Rs. 34,880.26 million, only marginally higher than Rs. 34,784.13 million in FY24. The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 9 per share (180% on face value of Rs. 5), subject to shareholder approval.
Headline full-year profit growth looks strong, but it is inflated by a one-time land sale gain, while underlying Q4 profits declined sharply. The declared dividend offers some support, but investors should look past the exceptional item to gauge core business performance.