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Lubes maker Castrol India Limited reported a marginal 3 per cent growth in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 232 crore for the June 2024 quarter. The company had posted a PAT of Rs 225 crore in the April-June period of 2023. The revenue from operations during the second quarter rose 5 per cent to Rs 1,398 crores compared to Rs 1,334 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, Castrol India said. Castrol India follows the January-December period of the year for financial reporting. "Our balanced focus on volumes and margins, along with our commitment to innovation and brand building, has driven revenue growth," Deepesh Baxi, Chief Financial Officer at Castrol India Limited, said. Looking ahead, the ongoing innovations in products and services, coupled with strategic brand investments, will sustain our growth momentum, he said. "Potential stabilisation of input costs in the latter half of the year could signal a positive trend for the industry," Baxi added.
Lubes maker Castrol India on Monday reported a 9 per cent growth in profit after tax at Rs 225 crore in the June quarter. The company had posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 206 crore a year ago. The revenue from operations during the second quarter of the current calendar year stood at 1,334 crore, compared to Rs 1,242 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a statement. Castrol India follows the January-December calendar year (CY) for its financial reporting. In the last quarter, we focused on achieving growth through increased volume. Despite challenges, we flourished, showcasing resilience and innovation in products and services, said Sandeep Sangwan, managing director, Castrol India Limited. During the quarter, Sangwan said, the company expanded its portfolio by entering the auto care range and launching new products, and tie-ups with some organisations strengthened the market position. Our success is attributed to a robust supply chain and customer-centric servi