Merck Q3 net up 12%

Merck today reported a 11.86% increase in net profit at Rs 22.53 crore for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 as against Rs 20.14 crore in the quarter ended September 30, 2004.

According to a release issued by Merck to the BSE today, total income increased 6.26% to Rs 110.8 crore in Q3FY05 from Rs 104.27 crore in Q3FY04.