Godrej Consumer Q1 net rises 12.42 pc

Mumbai, July 20 (UNI) Godrej Consumer Products has posted 12.42 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 30.49 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 as compared to Rs 27.12 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.

Announcing the result, the company said its total income (net of excise) has increased by 14.55 per cent to Rs 192.4 crore for June '06 quarter from Rs 167.96 crore in June '05 quarter.

The Group has posted a net profit of Rs 34.13 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The Total income (net of excise) is Rs 238.44 crore in June '06 quarter.

Promoted by Godrej&Boyce Manufacturing Company, GCPL was formed in November 2000. It operates in two segments, namely soaps and personal care. The company manufactures personal and household products.

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