Performance for 6 months ended June 18

The company reported a 4% increase in net sales for the 6 months ended June 18 to Rs 181.90 crore. OPM was higher by about 40 bps to 14.3%, resulting in OP of Rs 26.05 crore up by 7%. Other income stood at Rs 1.89 crore up by 67% YoY. Interest and depreciation costs stood at Rs 0.19 crore and Rs 2.35 crore respectively, after which PBT stood at Rs 25.40 crore, up by 12% YoY. With total tax of Rs 9.04 crore, up by 16% YoY, PAT for 6 months ended June 18 stood at Rs 16.36 crore, up by 9% YoY.

Declares first interim dividend of Rs 7 per equity share of face value of Rs 10 each for CY 18.