Dabur FY05 net up 46%

Dabur India today reported a 46% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 155.80 crore for the year ended March 31, 2005 as against Rs 106.53 crore in FY04.

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, total income increased to Rs 1,546.16 crore for the year ended March 31, 2005 from Rs 1,338.63 crore in FY04.

The board has recommended a final dividend of 150% i.e. Rs 1.50 per share, the release said.

"The board has accepted the resignation of  Amit Burman from the position of executive director of the company w.e.f. May 1, 2005. Amit Burman will, however, continue as a non-executive director of the company," the release added.