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DNL has posted higher turnover of Rs. 252
crore compared to Rs. 214 crore of the previous
year. Export has increased by 32 per cent.
Profit after tax stood at Rs.11.70 crore
as compared to Rs. 7.9 crore for the pervious
year, an increase of 48 per cent. Earning
per share has increased to Rs.20.36 from
Rs. 13.73 for the previous year. The Board
of Director has recommended maintaining
the dividend at last year level of 30 per
cent, the total out go on this count hence
will be higher as compared to the previous
year due to dividend distribution tax.
The Company was able to register significant
growth in operating profits due to increase
in turnover and improved operational efficiencies.
Introducing new value added products for
the export market has helped to improve
the bottom line. Concerted cost cutting
measures initiated by the company during
the year have helped keep costs in check.
DNL will further consolidate its strategic
shift from low margin bulk intermediates
to high margin fine, speciality, and performance
chemicals and will continue to develop new
products based on its existing core competencies.
The company hopes to move ahead by focusing
on R&D on one hand and intensifying
its thrust in global market on the other.
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