HDFC Q3 net up 20%

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) today reported a 20.53% increase in net profit at Rs 284.52 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2005 as against Rs 236.05 crore in Q3FY05.

According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, total income increased to Rs 1,055.28 crore in Q3FY06 from Rs 848.01 crore in Q3FY05.