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Torrent Power Q1 net up 22 pc at Rs 276.59 cr

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Torrent Power on Monday posted about 22 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 276.59 crore for June quarter compared with year-ago period, mainly on the back of higher revenues.

The company's consolidated net profit for June quarter last year was at Rs 227.32 crore, a BSE filing stated.

According to the statement, the company's total income in the quarter rose to Rs 3,790.61 crore from Rs 3,580.42 crore a year ago.

Besides the financial results, the shareholders in annual general meeting held on Monday approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore through issuance of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis.

 

The company had sought shareholders' nod for issuance of NCDs by way of offer or invitation to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore on a private placement basis to qualified institutional buyers, banks other than scheduled commercial banks, companies, corporates, among others.

Shareholders also approved a dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for 2018-19.

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First Published: Aug 05 2019 | 7:05 PM IST

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