The Hindu Business Line : HCL Info Q3 net at Rs 36.3 cr

HCL Infosystems Ltd has achieved a "standalone basis" turnover of Rs 424.10 crore and a post-tax profit of Rs 36.30 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. As per its un-audited results, the company reported a turnover of Rs 1,132.50 crore and a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 91.20 crore for the nine months ended March 31 this year.

The consolidated results show that the group has reported revenue of Rs 1,192.50 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2004 as against Rs 738.6 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Profit before tax (PBT) is reported at Rs 65.6 crore (Rs 33 crore), a growth of 99 per cent.

Revenue from the computer systems business is Rs 424.1 crore (Rs 339.3 crore). Profit before interest and taxes is at Rs 40 crore (Rs 31.4 crore), .

Revenue from the office automation and telecommunication business is Rs 764 crore (Rs 391.4 crore). Profit before interest and taxes is at Rs 23.7 crore (Rs 12.2 crore). Continuing the practice of quarterly dividends, the board has declared a third interim dividend of 60 per cent, according to a company release.