Akzo Nobel India Limited

AkzoNobel India announces Q2 FY 2018-19 results

Nov 3rd, 2018    

AkzoNobel India announces Q2 FY 2018-19 results

Today, the Board of Directors of Akzo Nobel India Limited approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.


Performance Highlights

Q2 FY19 versus Q2 FY18
  •     Revenue from operations at ₹714 crores, up by 8%
  •     Profit before tax at ₹58 crores, up by 6%     


However, net profit for the quarter at Rs 37 cr reflected a higher tax incidence compared to corresponding quarter of previous year, which included a tax refund, resulting in a decline of 5%.


Comments

Rajiv Rajgopal, Managing Director, AkzoNobel India:

  • Margins were impacted by increase in raw material cost, depreciation of rupee and unfavourable sales mix.
  • As a testimony to its CSR programme, AkzoNobel India won three awards at the prestigious Asia Best CSR Award 2018 by CMO Asia in the spheres of Education and Skill Development.