Moderation in demand is where the shoe pinches for footwear majors

Notwithstanding lower growth rates recorded in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24), which spanned from April to June, footwear stocks have seen some gains in the past two trading sessions.......

Following the footsteps of Sandeep Kataria, Bata's Global CEO

Kataria, 49, an IIT-XLRI alumnus, was quick to implement a number of initiatives during the Covid-19 crisis including launching D2C initiatives such as mobile stores, WhatsApp messaging, video......

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

'If the tax rate is kept above 20% it will be a very big hit.' 'We value the mass market but will not be offering the cheapest shoe.' Image: Huron moccasins in the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto,......

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

The shoemaker has proved to be resilient, despite being bogged down by labour issues, dated product designs and rude retail staff over the years. Image: Bata Shoes had a tough time and it devised......