Bata India expands stores, cuts inventory in Q1

Bata India Limited expanded to 194 stores in Q1 FY26, driving volume up 9.2% and turnover up 6.0%.

The company reduced inventory value by 16.5% and aged inventory by 0.52X, while increasing stock turns to 2.1. Its Floatz brand grew turnover 1.33X, while Hush Puppies added 36 new concept stores.

Digital channels now represent 44% of sales, with Bata.com contributing 9% and B2C channels 35%. The retailer expanded to 1,590 towns through multi-brand outlets.