Tata Tea Q1 net prior to exceptional items up 25%

Tata Group firm Tata Tea today posted a consolidated net profit before exceptional items of Rs 150 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, up 25 per cent over the corresponding 3-month period a year ago.

The group had earned a consolidated net profit before exceptional items of Rs 120 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2008.