MRF Q1 net skids 30% to ₹112 cr. on rising raw input costs
The Hindu
Revenue from operations jumped 36% to ₹5,599 crore
Tyre major MRF Ltd. has reported a more than 30% drop in standalone net profit for the first quarter to ₹112 crore following a sharp increase in raw material costs.
Revenue from operations jumped 36% to ₹5,599 crore while other income contracted to ₹34 crore from ₹92 crore, the firm said in a statement.
Total expenditure rose 37% to ₹5,481 crore, of which raw materials rise accounted for 26% at ₹4,043 crore. Other expenses rose to ₹918 crore from ₹723 crore.
Revenue from operations included a subsidy of ₹7.12 crore received from State governments.
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