Bata India cuts inventory days to 73 as 700+ stores fulfil online orders
Q4 FY26 gross inventory fell 13% YoY and inventory days dropped to 73 from 85, aided by omni-channel fulfilment across 700+ stores. Revenue rose 4.9% to ₹827.6 cr but net profit collapsed 95% to ₹2.2 cr on VRS charges. Ad spend up 1.5x, 80-85% digital; sneakers and full-price sales in focus.
Bata India cut Q4 FY26 inventory days to 73 via omni-channel fulfilment from 700+ stores. Net profit fell 95% on VRS charge; revenue grew 4.9% to ₹827.6 cr. Focus on sneakers, full-price sales, and digital marketing.
Why this matters
Bata's omni-channel push and inventory discipline come as Q4 margins slipped and brokerages trimmed FY27-28 estimates on share loss, pushing the brand toward premium and full-price sales.
Omni-channel remains a steady industry priority with 193 signals tracked in the last 90 days.