Essel Propack has reported a 13% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 80.10 crore for the year ended December 31, 2004 as against Rs 70.60 crore for the year ended December 31, 2003 (FY03).According to a release issued to the BSE today, total income increased to Rs 672 crore from Rs 584.80 crore in FY03.The board has approved an interim dividend of 80% i.e Rs 8 per share for FY04.The company has fixed February 15, 2005 as the record date for the payment of dividend, the release added.
