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Bata India Limited published its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q4 and the full year ended March 31, 2026. Standalone Q4 net profit dropped sharply to Rs. 20.69 million from Rs. 660.31 million in Q4 FY25, impacted by multiple voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) charges: Rs. 280.60 million in Q4 FY26 at one unit, Rs. 95.28 million for a separate VRS (including Rs. 12.59 million in Q3), and Rs. 47.78 million additional charge at another unit. A new labour code provision of Rs. 66.66 million was also charged as an exceptional item. Annual standalone net profit (after exceptionals) stood at Rs. 1,356.66 million vs Rs. 3,284.49 million in FY25. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 9.00 per share (face value Rs. 5). Note: FY25 included a one-time gain of Rs. 1,339.52 million from sale of freehold industrial land.
Q4 FY26 earnings collapsed due to heavy one-time VRS charges, though the underlying business revenue was stable. The recommended dividend of Rs. 9/share signals management's confidence, but the large exceptional items may keep sentiment cautious near-term.