Bata India Ltd (BATAINDIA) Q3FY25 Concall Summary - Dec-2024 Qtr
Performance Overview
- Bata India reported revenue growth of 1.7%, reaching Rs. 918.5 crores. Gross margin improved by 17 bps, and EBITDA margin expanded by 141 bps. Reported PAT remained flat at Rs. 582 million after incorporating a one-time exceptional item of Rs. 11 crores related to VRS in a South Indian factory.
- The company achieved volume growth across all channels, including franchise and MBOs. Improved execution of the End-of-Season Sale (EOSS) also contributed to this growth.
- Bata continued its focus on enhancing consumer experience through initiatives like zero-based merchandising (ZBM) and value proposition improvements. ZBM is being expanded to more stores after initial trials showed positive results in terms of sales per square foot, inventory reduction, and improved consumer experience metrics.
- The company's Floatz brand continued its strong momentum, leading growth and achieving significant margin accretion. New launches and collaborations, such as Dual Density and the Marvel/Disney collaboration, further fueled this growth.
- Power, Bata's athleisure brand, also experienced strong growth, driven by volume increases and new product launches like Easy Slide and Stamina. The company is focusing on improving trading density in its seven Power EBOs before further expansion.
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