VST Q2 profit after tax rises 24.5%, but half-year profit falls 25.5%
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VST's unaudited Q2 revenue was Rs 450.37 crore, down 2.3% year on year. Expenses fell 5.1%, lifting profit before tax and exceptional items 21.2% to Rs 78.41 crore. Profit after tax rose 24.5% to Rs 59.21 crore; earnings per share was Rs 3.49. In the six months, revenue fell 2.3% to Rs 864.49 crore and profit after tax fell 25.5% to Rs 75.34 crore. Operating cash flow was positive at Rs 69.47 crore; the auditor gave an unqualified review.
Profit growth may support the stock, but lower sales and weaker half-year profit are concerns. Cash flow stayed positive; the review was unqualified.