Inox Leisure Q4 profit up 39 pc to Rs 2.13 crore

Multiplex Operator Inox Leisure today reported an increase of 39.21 per cent in its standalone net profit to Rs 2.13 crore for the fourth quarter.
The company had a profit of Rs 1.53 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal, Inox Leisure said in a filing.
Inox Leisure's net sales were Rs 184.24 crore during the quarter, up 2.70 per cent, as against Rs 179.38 crore last year.
During 2014-15 fiscal, Inox Leisure reported a standalone net profit of Rs 24.76 crore, up 32.95 per cent, from Rs 36.93 crore in the year-ago period.
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Amazon.In launches Solar Power store

* Online marketplace Amazon.In today said it has launched a solar power store for selling energy saving and eco-friendly products.
The platform will sell solar-powered products, promising to be a one-stop-shop for discerning consumers across the country, a company statement said.
"We understand that consumer mindset towards energy efficiency and carbon footprint is undergoing a positive change," Director category management Samir Kumar said.
Consumers can choose from over 400 products from leading brands such as Bajaj, Sun King, Eveready and Tiny Deal.
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Jardine Lloyd Thompson India opens office in Pune * UK-based global service provider Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT-I) today launched its second office in Pune in view of the city's growing importance, positive business environment and access to relevant talent.
Making the announcement here today, CEO of JLT India Puneet Satyawadi told reporters that the Pune office will provide services to JLT group's global employee benefits businesses and support Application Development services with initial back up of 300 employees.
The employee benefit business globally contributes approximately 26 per cent of the group's revenues and is primarily supported, operationally, from India.