The company registered a growth of 52 per cent in its global turnover which stood at Rs 430.7 crores. Net profits before tax grew by 44 per cent to touch Rs 72.4 crores for the year ending September 30, 1997. The share of international business in total turnover rose from 62 per cent to touch Rs 178.7 crores while the educational multimedia business more than doubled to record a revenue of Rs 67.8 crores. This performance has boosted the earnings per share to Rs 26.35 compared to Rs 18.62 last year, representing an increase of over 41 per cent.