Emami on Monday reported a flat profit after tax of Rs 179.99 crore for the second quarter ended September 30 against Rs 180.13 crore a year ago. However, revenue from operations rose 6.28 per cent to Rs 864.87 crore from Rs 813.75 crore a year ago.
Total expenses grew 2.07 per cent to Rs 631.20 crore. Total income increased 2.36 per cent to Rs 875.98 crore.
The Calcutta-based FMCG major announced an interim dividend of Rs 4 per share (400 per cent). The company said the gross margins expanded by 350 basis points and EBIDTA grew 20 per cent. Domestic business grew 4 per cent and international 16 per cent on a constant currency basis.
Kilburn income jumps
Kilburn Engineering, part owned by the Khaitan family, reported a 31.3 per cent jump in income from operations to Rs 68.48 crore in Q2FY24 and a 35.17 per cent rise in profit after tax to Rs 10.03 crore.
