Bata India (500043) Q2 24/25 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024, were approved by the Board on November 4, 2024.

• Statutory auditors issued limited review reports with no material misstatements identified.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue from operations for Q2 FY25 was Rs 8,371.44 million, up from Rs 8,191.18 million in Q2 FY24.

• Consolidated profit before tax (excluding exceptional items) for Q2 FY25 was Rs 697.75 million; for H1 FY25, it was Rs 2,868.93 million.

• Exceptional gain of Rs 1,339.52 million from sale of land recognized in Q2 FY25.

• Net profit for Q2 FY25 stood at Rs 512.63 million; for H1 FY25, Rs 1,739.84 million.

• Basic and diluted EPS for H1 FY25 was Rs 13.54.

Outlook and guidance

• No explicit forward-looking guidance provided; focus remains on core footwear and accessories business.