Abbott India FY'06 net profit at Rs 60 cr, dividend of Rs 17.5

Mumbai, Feb 8 (UNI) Abbott India has posted a net profit of Rs 15.47 crore for the quarter ended November 30, 2006, as compared to Rs 15.29 crore for the quarter ended November 30, 2005.

The company said its total income has increased from Rs 122.20 crore for the quarter ended November 30, 2005, to Rs 136.11 crore for the quarter ended November 30, 2006.

It has posted a net profit of Rs 59.86 crore for the year ended November 30, 2006, as compared to Rs 59.16 crore for the year ended November 30, 2005.

Total Income has increased from Rs 459.53 crore for the year ended November 30, 2005, to Rs 530.77 crore for the year ended November 30, 2006.

The Board of Directors of the Company has recommended a dividend of Rs 17.50 per share for the year ended November 30, 2006.

UNI