Q2 profit after tax rises 28%; Amit B. Kalyani becomes Chairman

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AI summary

Standalone Q2 revenue rose 8.4% year on year to Rs 4,943.81 million and profit after tax rose 28.2% to Rs 792.17 million; earnings per share was Rs 18.15. Consolidated profit after tax rose 27.7% to Rs 798.66 million. Standalone H1 profit after tax was Rs 1,468.23 million, with operating cash flow of Rs 812.96 million. Auditors gave an unmodified review. B.N. Kalyani retired as chairman and director; Amit B. Kalyani took over as chairman on October 29.

Likely market impact

Strong profit and cash flow support shareholders. Chairman succession aids continuity, though the founder's exit may raise governance concerns.