Rapport the company started its humble journey in Kolkata under the name of Bata Shoe Company Private Limited way back in 1931. Currently, the chain boasts of more than 1,200 retail stores and more than 30,000 dealers across the country. The shoe seller has been able to create a niche for itself in the market through its high-quality, reasonably-priced casual shoes, formal shoes, sandals, slippers and other varieties of footwear. Some of the most reputed footwear brands owned by Bata are Disney, Hush Puppies, Power, Marie Claire, North Star, Comfit and Scholl, all of which are known for their long-lasting performance and stylish look. Catering to different age-groups and budgets, the shop has been playing a significant role by making available smart-looking footwear for various categories of customers. This particular branch of the chain holds a friendly neighbourhood and can be accessed from any corner of the city with the help of various local transportation.