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VIP Industries zooms 20% on four-fold jump in Q2 net profit

The company posted profit of Rs 15.7 crore in September 2015 quarter against Rs 3.8 crore in a year ago quarter.

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Oct 23 2015 | 1:29 PM IST
VIP Industries has locked in upper circuit of 20% at Rs 103 on the BSE after reported four-fold jump in net profit at Rs 15.7 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 (Q2), on back of strong net sales.

The company engaged in the luggage business had profit of Rs 3.8 crore in a year ago quarter.

Net sales during the quarter under review increased by 35% to Rs 296 crore against Rs 219 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins improved 345 basis points to 8.52% from 5.07% in a year ago quarter.

The trading volumes on the counter more the doubled with a combined 9.51 million shares changed hands on the BSE and NSE. At 01:23 pm, there were pending buy orders for 1.75 million shares on both the exchanges.
 

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First Published: Oct 23 2015 | 1:25 PM IST

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