Other income stood at Rs 5.23 crore compared to Rs 1.06 crore. Interest cost was Rs 46 lakh compared to Rs 82 lakh. Depreciation rose 7% to Rs 6.72 crore. PBT was up 5% to Rs 49.78 crore.  

Tax expenses were up 11% to Rs 14.98 crore owing to which the company's net profit reported was up 2% to Rs 34.81 crore. Further considering minority interest, Bottomline of the company increased 3% to Rs 34.25 crore.

Consolidated performance for the year ended Mar20 

For year ended Mar20, net sales rose 6% to Rs 443.99 crore. The company operating margins increased 240 bps to 45.6%. As a result operating profits rose 11% to Rs 202.33 crore.  

Other income rose 12% to Rs 5.64 crore. Interest cost was down 22% to Rs 3.04 crore. Depreciation rose 22% to Rs 25.78 crore. PBT was up 11% to Rs 179.16 crore.  

The effective tax rate decreased to 25.7% from 28.4% owing to which the company's net profit rose 15% at Rs 133.05 crore. Further considering minority interest, Bottomline of the company fell 16% to Rs 129.29 crore.

 The scrip is currently trading at Rs 208