Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Bata India Limited has informed about Record Date for the purpose of payment of ....
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Bata India reported its FY25 audited results (standalone and consolidated) on May 28, 2025, with standalone revenue from operations at Rs. 34,880.26 million (vs Rs. 34,784.13 million in FY24), nearly flat with marginal 0.3% growth. Standalone profit after tax jumped 26.4% YoY to Rs. 3,284.49 million (from Rs. 2,599.25 million), while consolidated PAT grew about 26% to Rs. 3,306.56 million. However, profit before exceptional items and tax actually declined roughly 23% YoY, indicating underlying margin pressure at the operating level. The board declared exceptional items of Rs. 107.84 million towards a Voluntary Retirement Scheme and a Rs. 1,339.52 million gain on sale of industrial land, which boosted the bottom line. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 9 per share (180%) on top of the Rs. 10 interim dividend already paid, taking total FY25 dividend to Rs. 19 per share. Record date is August 1, 2025, and the 92nd AGM is set for August 12, 2025. The auditor Price Waterhouse issued an unmodified opinion, and Chandrasekaran Associates was appointed as the new secretarial auditor for a 5-year term.
Shareholders benefit from a robust total dividend of Rs. 19/share for FY25, signaling continued cash returns despite weak top-line growth. However, the headline PAT growth is flattered by a one-time land sale gain, while core operating margins compressed meaningfully, which is a concern for sustainable earnings momentum and may weigh on stock sentiment.