Bata India Limited announced changes to Senior Management Personnel (SMP). The company announced resignation of Mr. Amit Kumar Gupta as Global Head ­ Distribution to pursue career opportunities outside the group Date of cessation is September 8, 2025 (end of working hours). The company also announced that Mr. Ashish Arora, AVP - Institutional & Distribution Business appointed as SMP (Functional Head).

Date of appointment On or before September 8, 2025. Mr. Ashish Arora has been associated with Bata India for over six years and has held key leadership roles across Sales and Business Development. He has been instrumental in driving the Company's growth in Modern Trade, Distribution and Institutional business.

He has led the launch of the Key Accounts vertical, expanded distribution in high-potential regions, and scaled enterprise and school partnerships. His strong understanding of the retail landscape, customer focus and execution excellence have significantly contributed to strengthening the Company's market presence.