Nicholas Piramal Q1 net down by 5.78 per cent

Mumbai, Jul 20: Nicholas Piramal India has posted a net profit and exceptional item of Rs 51.0 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, as compared to Rs 54.13 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, a decline of 5.78 per cent.

The company said its total income (net of excise) has increased from Rs 382.98 crore in Q1 FY 05-06 to Rs 401.89 crore for Q1 FY 06-07.

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