Bata India Shares Soar 8% on Strong Q3 Results, Premium Brands Drive Growth

• Bata India shares jumped 8% to Rs 958.55 after announcing robust December quarter results.
• Net profit (PAT) rose 12.8% to Rs 66.1 crore, and operating profit (EBITDA) increased 6.5% to Rs 211.9 crore.
• Operating margin improved to 22.4% due to cost control and a better product mix.
• Key brands like Hush Puppies and Power showed strong growth, boosting sales and margins.
• The company expanded its retail network by adding 27 new franchise stores in the quarter.