The result was announced after trading hours on Wednesday, 22 February 2012.

Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was down 38.02 points, or 0.21%, to 18,107.23.

On BSE, 27,047 shares were traded in the counter as against an average daily volume of 2,657 shares in the past one quarter.

The stock hit a high of Rs 266 and a low of Rs 237.50 so far during the day. The stock had hit a 52-week low of Rs 141.50 on 21 December 2011. The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 295 on 31 March 2011.

The stock had outperformed the market over the past one month until 22 February 2012, spurting 40.50% compared with the Sensex's 8.40% rise. The scrip had also outperformed the market in past one quarter, rising 35.58% as against 12.95% rise in the Sensex.

The small-cap company has an equity capital of Rs 34.81 crore. Face value per share is Rs 10.

KSB Pumps' net profit declined 16.7% to Rs 42.98 crore on 22.7% increase in net sales to Rs 746.64 crore in the year ended March 2011 over the year ended March 2010.

The board of KSB Pumps has recommended a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

KSB Pumps manufactures water pumps and industrial valves.