*Balrampur Chini Mills,* one of the largest integrated sugar manufacturing companies in India swung to profit for the quarter ended December 2008. During the quarter, the company reported profit of Rs 512.90 million compared with a loss of Rs 0.60 million in the same quarter last year due to sharp improvement in the operating efficiency.
Net sales for the quarter rose marginally 0.47% to Rs 4,294.50 million, while total income for the quarter fell marginally 1.77% to Rs 4,299.80 million, when compared with the prior year period. During the quarter, the company reported earnings of Rs 2.01 a share. *Quarterly Results - Standalone (Rs in mn)* *As at* *Dec - 08* *Dec - 07* *%Change* *Net Sales* 4,294.50 4,274.60 0.47 *Net Profit* 512.90 (0.60) - *Basic EPS* 2.01 NA During the quarter, the operating margin of the company rose to 26.95% compared with 7.77% in the previous year period. Interest cost increased 34.10% to Rs 249.30 million while depreciation cost rose 11.23% to Rs 275.40 million over previous year period. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Kences1" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/kences1?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
