Agro and food processing major Anil Ltd on Wednesday reported an increase of 25.62 per cent in profit after tax and 27.82 per cent in income in the financial year 2011-12, ended March 31, 2012, compared with the previous fiscal.

While the company's total income in the year was Rs 646.55 crore (Rs 505.84 crore), its net profit stood at Rs 50.41 crore (Rs 40.13 crore), according to a statement here.

The company also declared a dividend of 20% for the year 2011-12. On Wednesday, Anil Ltd's share price on the BSE closed 0.19 per cent down at Rs 242.55.

For the fourth quarter, the company reported a 43.64 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 14.45 crore (Rs 10.06 crore), while the net sales were up 34.46 per cent at Rs 199.96 crore (Rs 148.71 crore), said Mr Amol S. Sheth, Chairman and Managing Director.

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