CHENNAI, Nov 5:Sundram Fasteners Ltd, a part of the
diversified conglomerate TVS Group, on Tuesday reported a 35.8
per cent decline in standalone net profits at Rs 71.07 crore
in the second quarter ending September 30, 2019
The city-based company engaged in manufacturing high-tensile fasteners, powder metal components, among others, had clocked standalone net profits at Rs 110.66 crore during the corresponding quarter the previous year.
Standalone revenue from operations for the quarter under review was at Rs 766.82 crore as against Rs 998.62 crore registered a year ago.
Due to the drop in industry volumes, the company, in a statement, said domestic sales were lower at Rs 450.01 crore during the quarter ending September 30, 2019 as against Rs 631.59 crore registered a year ago.
On the export front, sales overseas during the July-September quarter were at Rs 290.88 crore as against Rs 334.76 crore registered a year ago period.
The earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes for the quarter ending September 30, 2019 were at Rs 145.35 crore as against Rs 199.35 crore registered the same period last fiscal.
The company said the board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.35 per share (135 per cent) for the year 2019-20. (PTI)
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