Total operating expenses spiked 35.6% to Rs 1200 crore in Q2 FY22 over Q2 FY21. The company's operating margin declined to 15.04% in Q2 FY22 from 16.58% registered in Q2 FY21. Net profit margin also declined to 9.99% in Q2 FY22 from 10.79% in Q2 FY21.

Meanwhile, the company's board declared an interim dividend of Re 1 per share.

Aarti Industries is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Shares of Aarti Industries were trading 0.35% higher at Rs 967.65 on BSE.