Bata India (500043) Q4 1997 earnings summary
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Q4 1997 earnings summary
19 Oct, 2026Executive summary
1997 returned to profitability, with sales growth of 13% and reported profitability improvement of 323%; turnover reached Rs 670.64 crore.
Growth was supported by competitively priced new products, retail-store upgrades, expanded wholesale distribution and tighter cost controls.
Financial highlights
Sales and other income rose to Rs 672.41 crore from Rs 593.41 crore in 1996; sales alone were Rs 670.64 crore.
PBT was Rs 17.56 crore versus Rs 4.15 crore; PAT was Rs 16.64 crore versus Rs 4.15 crore.
Interest expense declined to Rs 14.43 crore from Rs 19.30 crore; depreciation was Rs 10.40 crore versus Rs 10.17 crore.
Outlook and guidance
The Board recommended retaining profits in the business to support growth and strengthen liquidity; no dividend was recommended for 1997.
Capital spending was directed toward store modernization, balancing equipment, moulds and lasts, and management information systems, with the stated aim of improving profitability.
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