Emami, one of the leading players in the personal and health care industry, reported a 44% growth in profit before tax (PBT) at Rs 74.5 crore for the year ended March 31, 2007 (FY07) as against Rs 51.6 crore in FY06.The turnover for the company grew 27% at Rs 516 crore as compared to Rs 407 crore in FY06. Emami attributed this growth to its growing FMCG business and newer launches last financial year.The brands Navratna Oil and Boroplus Antiseptic Cream with market shares of 55.2% and 69.7% respectively, strengthened Emami's position further.Mr Black & Mrs Black Hair Dye Powder and Malai Kesar Cold Cream were the most recent launches and accounted for 17% of turnover.Emami's international business grew by 40%. This growth is from all 59 countries that it exports to, specially SAARC, Africa and Europe. Emami's new international range of products, Emita range, aimed at the masses in developing countries and the Gold range and Ayucare range, aimed at niche and premium markets, received excellent market response.
