Aarti Drugs Q4 net up 9% at Rs 18.59 cr

Pharma firm Aarti Drugs today reported a 9.16 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit at Rs 18.59 crore for the January-March quarter.
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 17.03 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
Consolidated total income from operations rose to Rs 314.61 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 268.67 crore for the same period year ago, Aarti Drugs said in a BSE filing.
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Pepsico India introduces 15 snacks under Kurkure brand * Beverage and snacks major Pepsico has introduced 15 new snacks under its Kurkure brand.

Aiming to grab a share of the Rs 7,000 crore domestic namkeen market, Pepsico India has introduced 15 new snacks offerings under its Kurkure masterbrand keeping in mind the regional flavours.

These snacks would represent different flavours of pan-India and will be available in 150 different pack offerings to cater to different consumption occasions, at different price points.
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GCPL completes 75% stake buy in Kenya-based Canon Chemicals * FMCG firm Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) today said it has completed 75 per cent stake purchase in Kenyan firm Canon Chemicals after receiving approval from the Competition Commission of Kenya.

"The approvals has been received and the company has now completed the acquisition through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company," GCPL informed BSE.
NBCC secures Rs 133.41 cr business in April
* State-run National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) has secured a total business of Rs 133.41 crore in April this year.
"NBCC has secured a total business of Rs 133.41 crore in the month of April 2016," the company said in a regulatory filing.
Last month, the company's board had approved splitting of company's equity share of the face value of Rs 10 each into five shares of Rs 2 face value each, with a view to make shares more affordable as well as increase market liquidity.

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Future Generali launches online ULIP 'Easy Invest Online Plan' * Future Generali India Life Insurance today launched its second online product - Easy Invest Online Plan - an online unit-linked insurance plan (ULIP) that offers a wide range of investment options and loyalty additions.
The product is ideally suited for the online savvy investors looking for ease of purchase and a range of investment options.
The product is offered online only and can be purchased across the country.
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Venus rolls out herbal hand sanitizer 'Swachh Guard' * Pharma major Venus Remedies today launched herbal hand sanitizer - 'Swachh Guard'.

"'Swachh Guard' has active herbal ingredients and is a research product from Venus Medicine Research Center," company's CMD Pawan Chaudhary said in a statement.
With the launch of this over-the-counter (OTC) product, the company supports 'Swacch Bharat Mission', he said.