CESC Q3 net up 15.6%

CESC today reported a 15.6% increase in net profit at Rs 37 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2005 as against Rs 32 crore in the quarter ended December 31, 2004.

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE, total income was up 7.9% at Rs 598 crore in Q3FY06 from Rs 554 crore in Q3FY05.