Wockhardt FY04 consolidated net up 50%

Wockhardt has reported a 49.71% increase in consolidated net profit at
Rs 213.50 crore for the year ended December 31, 2004 as against Rs 142.60 crore for FY03.

According to a release issued to the BSE today, total income increased to Rs 1,254.70 crore from Rs 949.40 crore in FY03.

The board has recommended a dividend of 100% i.e Rs 5 per share for FY04.