Emami registers 37 pc growth in Q3 turnover

Kolkata, Feb 1: Emami Limited, one of the leading players in IndianPersonal and Health Care Industry, has reported a growth of 29 per centin turnover and 37 per cent in Profit Before Tax in the third quarter.

A company release said here today that Emami's turnover and PBThave been recorded at Rs 262 crores and Rs 47 crores against previousyear's Rs 204 crores and Rs 34 crores respectively.

The mega brands like Navratna Oil and Boroplus Antiseptic Creamwith market shares of 54 per cent and 67 per cent respectively havestrengthened their number one position by further increasing marketshares.

The release said the new launches accounted for 17 per cent ofturnover. Mr Black&Mrs Black Hair Dye Powder and Malai Kesar ColdCream have been launched during this quarter. Other new launches wereSona Chandi Healthy&Fair Baby Massage Oil, Good Morning,Ayurvedic Laxative Churna, Sardi Ja-Cough Syrup and Vaporub, Memo-plus- a memory booster and Sanjeevan Dhara--a digestive.

Emami's International business has grown by 40 per cent, therelease said. The company's growth is coming from all countriesespecially SAARC, Africa and Europe.

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