Section A – KMP Resignation Details
- Name of Resigning KMP: Mr. Ashish Arora
- Designation: Vice President - India Distribution and SEA Wholesale Development
- Reason for Resignation: To pursue career opportunities outside Bata India Limited
- Effective Date of Resignation: October 16, 2026 (end of working hours)
- Date of Resignation Letter: Not explicitly stated, but the resignation communication was dated and submitted as part of the disclosure package
- Duration in Role: Not Specified
- Board’s Acknowledgment / Statement: Not Specified
- Replacement Appointed: Not Specified
- Regulatory Compliance Statement: Disclosure made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Reference to SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, with confirmation that non-applicable disclosures were not commented upon.
- Delay in Disclosure: No delay indicated; event occurred and was disclosed on October 9, 2026 at 10:29 AM (IST)
Analytical Add-On: The resignation appears routine and career-growth oriented, with standard notice period served until October 16, 2026. The role involves distribution and wholesale development across India and Southeast Asia, suggesting potential impact on regional business development continuity until successor appointment.
Section B – Additional Observations or Disclosures
- Transition & Internal Role Reallocations: Not Specified
- Successor Appointments: Not Specified
Section C – Financial & Governance Disclosures
No financial results, auditor reports, dividends, capital changes, or additional board appointments were disclosed in this filing. The communication is exclusively focused on the senior management personnel change.