Diversified conglomerate ITC today reported a 8.73 per cent growth rate in its net profit at Rs 903.21 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2008, on the back of strong revenues from the FMCG segment.
The firm had a net profit of Rs 830.72 crore in the December quarter of financial year 2007-2008, ITC said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
The revenue from the FMCG segment rose nearly 16 per cent to Rs 2,713.64 crore during the quarter, from Rs 2,339.65 crore in the year-ago period.
According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, Q3FY09 total income increased by 10.03% to Rs 3,956.21 crore from Rs 3,595.39 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Other income, however, dropped 29% to Rs 97.56 crore as against Rs 137.40 crore.
Click here to see detailed release
For the nine month ended December, 2008, ITC reported a 2.94 per cent growth in its net profit at Rs 2,454.60 crore. The total income also rose 15 per cent to Rs 11,655.32 crore in the said period.
Shares of ITC were trading at Rs 172, down 0.15 per cent in the afternoon trade on the BSE.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app