Q2 profit rises 31%, but margin narrows

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₹2432.00

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₹2384.80

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Nifty Midcap 150market-1.4%-3.8% vs market

Specialty Chemicals peers, median of 100sector-3.3%-1.9% vs sector

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AI summary

SRF's unaudited consolidated Q2 revenue rose 34.7% year on year to Rs 4,904.20 crore and net profit rose 31.2% to Rs 509.12 crore. In the first half, revenue grew 33.2% to Rs 9,937.46 crore and net profit 54.6% to Rs 1,267.99 crore. Q2 operating margin fell to 15.13% from 16.15%. Standalone operating cash flow remained positive at Rs 402.07 crore but fell from Rs 901.64 crore.

Likely market impact

Profit growth supports sentiment, but margin and cash-flow weakness could cap near-term stock gains.