September quarter revenue up 20%, profit down; up to ₹375 crore investments and dividend approved
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Consolidated Q2 revenue rose 20.9% to ₹4,150.79 crore, but profit after tax fell 33.4% to ₹105.68 crore and operating margin narrowed to 7.7% from 11.9%. Half-year profit after tax rose 193% to ₹799.12 crore, aided by tax reversals and one-off gains. The board approved a ₹4 per share interim dividend and up to ₹375 crore of investments.
Q2 revenue rose 20.9%, but profit fell 33.4% and margins narrowed, pressuring earnings. The ₹4 per share interim payout helps; capex may aid capacity.