Cipla posts net profit of Rs 665 cr in Q2, income from ops grows 15%

The company's prescription biz grew 14% YoY supported by continued traction in the Covid portfolio

Mumbai-headquartered Cipla posted a 41 per cent rise in profit after tax for the September quarter riding on strong growth in the Indian market. Income from operations during the quarter grew 15 per cent to Rs 5,038 crore.

Cipla posted a net profit of Rs 665 crore. Earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) came in at Rs 1,177 crore, up 29 per cent year on year (YoY).

The company's India business grew 17 per cent YoY as the prescription as well as the trade generics business did well. The prescription business grew 14 per cent YoY supported by