Battery and flashlights major, Eveready Industries India, reported 216 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 58.02 crore in the quarter ended September, on the back of strong demand in batteries and flashlights coupled with cost control measures. Operating income of the company was higher by about 7 per cent to Rs 372.63 crore in the September quarter, compared to Rs 348.28 crore in the same period last year.
Eveready Managing Director Amritanshu Khaitan said this was the highest-ever quarterly profits without any other income. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) margin at more than 20 per cent