Divi’s Laboratories Limited posted a profit after tax of Rs 205 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2013 as against Rs 118 crore for the corresponding quarter last year on a standalone basis.

The company’s total income was up at Rs 567 crore for the quarter under review as against Rs 474 crore for the corresponding period last year.

During the quarter, the company registered a forex gain of Rs 31 crore as against a loss of Rs 21 crore.

For the half year ended September 30, 2013, the company logged a total income of Rs 1,084 crore as against Rs 943 crore during first half of last fiscal. The profit after tax for first half of this year was up at Rs 380 crore as against Rs 285 crore same period last year.

The company’s share closed the day at Rs 1020.35, up Rs 18.80 (1.88 per cent) at BSE.

rishikumar.vundi@thehindu.co.in

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