Kolkata | 20 days ago
Bata's Q1 net slips 67 percent
Kolkata, April 26 - Bata India, the country's leading footwear manufacturer, Thursday reported a 67 percent slide in its net profit to Rs.36 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2012, from Rs.109 crore in the same period last year.The company's total income has also decreased from Rs.426 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 to Rs.412 crore during the same period this year.Bata follows the ... read more

Kolkata | 4 months ago
Bata switching on to large format stores
Kolkata, Jan 11 - Footwear major Bata India Wednesday said it was completely switching on to large format stores for the purpose of economic viability.It added that it would shut down 100 small stores of 500-1,000 square feet across the country and open large format stores of 3,000-4,000 square feet in the next four to five years.'Small stores are no more viable in the sense that you cannot displ ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Dream come true for Malini Ramani with interiors' foray
New Delhi, Dec 18 - After creating stylish clothes, designer Malini Ramani, who has recently introduced footwear styles in collaboration with a leading brand, is ready to step into the interiors business. She says it is like a dream come true.'I am busy doing a lot of new and interesting things. One of my big dreams has been to get into interiors. It is finally coming true and I am opening a big l ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Malini Ramani designs for Bata India
New Delhi, Dec 12 - Footwear company Bata India has collaborated with leading designer Malini Ramani for trendy and contemporary shoes and sandals and she is excited as her creations will now reach a wider section of the people.This is for the first time that the designer has collaborated with a brand.'I am super excited that the designs I have envisioned will reach a very wide audience, thanks to ... read more

Kolkata | 6 months ago
Bata net sales up 26.8 percent in Q3
Kolkata, Oct 31 - Bata India Limited, the country's leading retailer and manufacturer of footwear, Monday declared that its net sales grew by 26.8 percent at Rs.36,998.6 lakh during the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2011 as against Rs.29,178.1 lakh in the same period last year.According to a company release here, during this quarter the company's profit before tax - grew by 46.2 percent at Rs.4,503. ... read more

New Delhi | 9 months ago
Bata India's Q1 net up 58 percent
New Delhi, July 28 - Footwear major Bata India Thursday reported an increase of 58 percent in its net profit for the first quarter of the current fiscal at Rs.40.99 crore as compared to Rs.25.91 crore in the like period of last fiscal.'The growth for this quarter is very good. We are going to maintain this trend in the coming quarter with strong numbers,' Marcelo Villagran told IANS.The company fu ... read more

Kolkata | 10 months ago
Bata to focus on tier II, III cities, rural markets
Kolkata, June 28 - Bata India, the leading manufacturers of footwear in India, will focus on tier II, tier III cities and rural markets for its future growth, a top executive said Tuesday.'We will focus on tier II and tier III cities and rural markets in the country which will provide growth and volume for our company,' Bata India chairman P.M. Sinha told reporters on the sidelines of the 78th Ann ... read more

New Delhi | 1 year ago
Go for the heavy metal look on bags, boots
New Delhi, Dec 31 - Who said chains, rivets, studs and silver detailing were meant for rock and hip-hop lovers alone? Women are spunking it up with a heavy metal look on their bags and shoes this season!'Heavy metal detailing like chains, studs, rivets and zippers add an edge to the look and keep one looking tough and so trendy. The rock star-inspired look is the current highlight of the season,' ... read more

New Delhi | 1 year ago
Bata opens largest store in national capital region
New Delhi, Dec 9 - As part of its revival plans, footwear major Bata India Limited Thursday opened its largest store in the national capital region with a floor area of 4,400 square feet, at a cost of Rs.50 lakh.'It's our plan to open large stores which would have our flagship Bata brand as well as other brands like Power, Reebok and Hush Puppies,' Marcelo Villagran, managing director, Bata India ... read more

Kolkata | 1 year ago
Bata India posts Rs.25.90 crore net profit in Q2
Kolkata, July 29 - Shoemaker Bata India posted a net profit of Rs.25.90 crore for the second quarter - of 2010, compared to the corresponding period last fiscal of Rs.18.34 crore, a company statement said here Thursday.The company's net sales were up at Rs 350.1 crore against Rs 308.6 crore, a year ago. ... read more