MRF Q1 results: Revenue rises 6.6% YoY to Rs 7,675.69 crore, Net profit down 12.4% YoY
The company's total expenses came in at Rs 7,131.64 crore, higher than Rs 6,517.58 crore in the year-ago quarter. Profit before exceptional items and tax stood at Rs 670.48 crore, compared to Rs 762.91 crore in Q1 FY25.
Net profit for the period came in at Rs 500.47 crore, down from Rs 571.02 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The dip in profit was primarily due to higher raw material costs and other expenses despite higher revenue.
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