Castrol India Q2 net up 32%, to pay Rs 4.50/shr

Castrol India has posted a net profit of Rs 65.93 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (Q2CY07) when compared with Rs 50.31 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (Q2CY06).

According to an official release issued by the company to the BSE today, its total income has increased to Rs 547.91 crore for Q2CY07 from Rs 496.96 crore for Q2CY06.

The board of Castrol India at its meeting held today announced payment of an interim dividend of Rs 4.50 per share for the year ended December 31, 2007, another release issued by the company to the BSE said.