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VST Industries gains on robust Q4 earnings, dividend

Net profit for March 2016 quarter increased 19% to Rs 49 crore compared to March 2015 quarter

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SI Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Apr 21 2016 | 12:06 PM IST
Shares of VST Industries were up 3% at Rs 1,751 on the Bombay Stock Exchange after the company announced robust net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

Net profit for the March 2016 quarter increased 19% to Rs 49.3 crore compared with Rs 41 crore while total income increased 23% to Rs 270 crore against Rs 219 crore in the corresponding quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Meanwhile, the board of directors at its meeting held on April 20 proposed a final dividend of Rs. 70/- per equity share of Rs. 10/- each.

The stock opened at Rs 1671 and touched a high of Rs 1,837. At 12pm, over 15,400 shares were traded on both the stock exchanges.

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First Published: Apr 21 2016 | 12:04 PM IST

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