Gillette FY05 net up 12%

Gillette India today reported a 12.25% increase in net profit at Rs 68.72 crore for the year ended December 31, 2005 when compared with Rs 61.22 crore in FY04.

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, total income increased to Rs 470.96 crore in FY05 as against Rs 425.19 crore in FY04.

The board has recommended a dividend Rs 10 per share as against Rs 8.50 per share paid in FY04, the release added.