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Bata India Appoints Sanjay Rao As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 29, 2026about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Bata India

Sanjay Rao
New DelhiManufacturingE CommerceFashionRetailShoes

Description

Bata India has appointed Sanjay Rao as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Rao brings over two decades of retail experience and aims to center the business around consumers.

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Company

Bata India

Location

New Delhi, Delhi, India

About

Bata India is a major footwear retailer, serving 250,000 customers daily and selling 50 million pairs annually. The company has a vast portfolio of brands and operates over 2,150 stores, offering trendy global styles, high-fashion footwear, comfort wear, athleisure, and kids' brands.

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