SML Isuzu’s Q2 profit up 42%

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SML Isuzu Ltd (formerly Swaraj Mazda Ltd) has approved un-audited financial results for the quarter ended September 30 and half year ended September 30, 2016 (H1). The profit before tax for Q2 touched Rs 13.21 crore, an increase of 42%. Also, profit after tax for Q2 is Rs 9.69 crore against Rs 6.36 crore, an increase of 52% over last year. Net revenue for Q2 reached Rs 304.60 crore as against corresponding quarter’s net revenue of Rs 268.90 crore. TNS

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