Grasim Industries share news, announcements and annual reports
NSE: GRASIMBSE: 500300Cement & Cement ProductsLarge Cap
Share price at the NSE close on 30 Oct 2026. Previous close ₹2,932.80.
30 Oct: open ₹2,925.00, high ₹2,981.40, low ₹2,900.10
- Next results date: the board meets on 13 Nov 2026 to consider: financial results. The notice · Results calendar
- Market capMarket capitalisation. Share price times the number of shares: what the whole company is worth at the day's price. The rank is by average market value over the six months to Jun 2026, among listed companies. Market capitalisation: how it is worked out
- ₹2,02,908 Cr44th largest listed
- P/EPrice to earnings, trailing. Market cap divided by the profit of the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, after the share of the other owners of its subsidiaries: what investors pay for each rupee of a year's profit. Price to earnings, trailing: how it is worked out
- 35.64
- P/BPrice to book. Market cap divided by the net worth that belongs to the company's own shareholders, its assets less everything it owes and less the other owners' share of its subsidiaries, on its latest balance sheet. Price to book: how it is worked out
- 1.96
- Dividend yieldDividend yield. Dividends paid per share in the twelve months to the day, as a percentage of the day's share price.
- 0.34%
- ROEReturn on equity. Profit over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly) that belongs to the company's own shareholders, as a percentage of their net worth, the money they have in the business. Net worth is the average of the latest balance sheet and the one a year before it.
- 5.7%
- ROCEReturn on capital employed. Operating profit after depreciation (revenue less operating expenses and depreciation, without other income and one-off items) as a percentage of all the money the business runs on: the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included, plus borrowings. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. The profit is over the last twelve months (the latest four quarters, or two half years for a company that reports half-yearly); net worth and borrowings are on the latest balance sheet.
- 4.7%
- Debt to equityDebt to equity. Borrowings divided by the whole group's net worth, the other owners of its subsidiaries included: rupees borrowed for each rupee of equity in the business. Lease liabilities are not counted: the results filings do not state them. From the balance sheet at the end of Mar 2026.
- 1.32
- Volume, NSEVolume. Shares traded on the last trading day; delivery is the part buyers kept rather than sold again the same day. Volume in the glossary
- 5,24,61461.1% delivered
Grasim Industries share news and announcements
1,321 announcements, routine notices left out, newest first. Page 25 of 27.
Oct 2009
29 Oct · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 603775 lacs for half year ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 526345 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 154084 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 93369 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2008.29 Oct · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 298377 lacs for quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 268526 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 67425 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 41950 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008.29 Oct · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the consolidated Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 468228 lacs for quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 445245 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 78077 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2009 against Rs. 48643 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008.27 Oct · Allotment of shares
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The Shareholders Grievance/ Allotment & Transfer Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has allotted 5,356 (Five Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty-six only) Equity Shares on 20th October, 2009 under the Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2006. The said 5,356 Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company in all respect".21 Oct · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Abstract dated October 16, 2009 u/s 302 of the Companies act, 1956 in respect of : (1) Re-appointment of Mr. Shailendra K Jain as the Whole Time Director of the Company with effect from December 01, 2009 to March 31, 2010. (2) Appointment of Mr. Adesh Gupta as the whole Time Director of the Company for period of 5 years with effect from October 03, 2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.14 Oct · Board meeting
Inter alia to consider and approve unaudited financial results (provisional) for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.5 Oct · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that a meeting of the Board of Directors ("Board") of Grasim Industries Limited (the "Company") was held on October 03, 2009, at which the Board of the Company has considered and approved a proposal to demerge the cement business of the Company into Samrudhhi Cement Limited ("Samruddhi") in terms of a Scheme of Arrangement under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the "Scheme"). Samruddhi is presently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Further the Company has submitted a copy of the press release dated October 03, 2009 titled "Grasim To Demerge Cement Business, Grasim's Shareholders to participate Directly in a New Subsidiary, Creates Platform for Potential Consolidation, Rs.1000 Crores Greenfield VSF Project, capacity to Go up BY 25%". A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.5 Oct · Management
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that in the meeting of the Board of Director of the Company held on October 03, 2009, the Board has - a)re-appointed Shri Shailendra K. Jain as Whole Time Director of the Company with effect from December 01, 2009 to March 31, 2010 and thereafter as a Non-Executive Director; and b) appointed Mr.Adesh Gupta, currently Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as the Whole-time Director of the Company for a period of 5 years with effect from October 03, 2009.5 Oct · Subsidiary
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that Samruddhi Cement Limited has been incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Samruddhi Swastik Trading & Investment Ltd. (Samruddhi Swastik). Samruddhi Swastik is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grasim and as such Samruddhi Cement has also become a subsidiary of Grasim.1 Oct · Board meeting
To consider inter alia a proposal for the restructuring of its business.
Sep 2009
30 Sep · Allotment of shares
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 30, 2009 that "1) Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement for Demerger of Cement Business of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. (formerly Indian Rayon and Industries Ltd.) (ABNL) with the Company, 3 (three) Shares of the Company were allotted against every 10 (ten) Shares of ABNL held by the Shareholders of ABNL as on July 30, 1999, being the Record date fixed by ABNL for the said purpose. 2) Out of the Shares allotted pursuant to the aforesaid Scheme of Arrangement, 14,951 shares were kept in abeyance in Share Capital Suspense Account as the title of the eligible Shareholders of ABNL was not clear. ABNL has now advised the Company that out of the said 14,951 shares, 45 Shares of the Company are required to be allotted to 1(one) shareholder of ABNL as their title has now been cleared by the Hon'ble Special Court. 3) Accordingly, please note that out of the aforesaid 14,951 Shares kept in abeyance in Share Capital Suspense Account, 45 fully paid up equity shares of Rs. 10/- each have been allotted by the Company on September 25, 2009. The said Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company".30 Sep · Allotment of shares
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Shareholders Grievance/ Allotment & Transfer Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has allotted 1,294 (One Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety-four only) Equity Shares on 25th September, 2009 under the Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2006. The said 1,294 Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company in all respect.14 Sep · Allotment of Equity Shares
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Shareholders Grievance/ Allotment & Transfer Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has allotted 522 (Five Hundred and Twenty-Two only) Equity Shares on September 07, 2009 under the Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2006. The said 522 Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company in all respect.
Aug 2009
17 Aug · Meeting
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on August 08, 2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.17 Aug · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Chairman's address to the Shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on August 08, 2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.10 Aug · Meeting
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the outcome of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on August 08, 2009. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Jul 2009
30 Jul · Limited Review Report
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the auditors have conducted the limited review for the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30,2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.28 Jul · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated July 28, 2009, titled "Grasim Reports Excellent Performance For Q1 FY 2010; Consolidated Net Revenue exceeds Rs.50 Billion; Consolidated Net Profit exceeds Rs.10 Billion." A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.28 Jul · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 304532 lacs for quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009 against Rs. 259233 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 86659 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009 against Rs. 51419 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008.28 Jul · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the consolidated Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 508030 lacs for quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009 against Rs. 442954 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 108003 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2009 against Rs. 67189 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008.10 Jul · Board meeting
Inter alia to consider and approve unaudited financial results (provisional) for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.9 Jul · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. had informed the Exchange regarding water shortage at company's Staple Fibre Plant at Nagda (M.P.) leading to suspension of production till the onset of monsoon. The Company has now informed the Exchange vide its letter dated July 09, 2009, that: "With the onset of monsoon, the Plant has been restarted from today and the production is expected to be restored fully soon".8 Jul · Allotment of shares
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Shareholders Grievance / Allotment & Transfer Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has allotted 250 (Two Hundred and Fifty only) Equity Shares on 7th July, 2009 under the Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2006. The said 250 Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company in all respect".7 Jul · Meeting
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company to be held on August 8, 2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Jun 2009
29 Jun · Corporate action
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from July 28, 2009 to August 08, 2009 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend @ Rs. 30 (Rupees Thirty only) per Equity Share for the year ended March 31, 2009 as recommended by the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on May 19, 2009.
May 2009
27 May · Suspension
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "Due to water shortage at Nagda (Madhya Pradesh), arising due to requisition of water stored in one of its reservoirs by District Administration for meeting drinking water scarcity in Ujjain City during this year, the Company has suspended production at its Staple Fibre Plant at Nagda till the onset of monsoon. To meet the regular requirement of Viscose Staple Fibre of its customers during the Nagda stoppage period, the Company has built up inventories and is also operating its other two Staple Fibre plants at Kharach (Gujarat) & Harihar (Karnataka) at their full capacity. In view of the measures taken by the Company and expecting that the onset of monsoon takes place by normal time, the impact on the profitability of VSF business of the Company for the first quarter of FY10 is expected to be marginal".23 May · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated May 22, 2009, that: "This is with reference to the Sanction Order dated April 29, 2009 passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Bench Indore. We wish to inform you that the Scheme of Arrangement between Grasim Industries Limited ("Grasim") and Vikram Sponge Iron Limited ("VSIL") and their respective shareholders and creditors under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the "Scheme") has been made effective with effect from the date hereof, pursuant to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent in relation thereto, including funding of an amount equal to the slump sale consideration (i.e. Rs.1,030 Crores) by Welspun Power and Steel Limited ("Welspun") into VSIL. Pursuant to such effectiveness of the Scheme, with effect from the date hereof, the Vikram Ispat undertaking of Grasim stands transferred to and vested in VSIL, and Welspun has become the owner of almost the entire stake in VSIL. As such, VSIL has ceased to be a subsidiary of Grasim".20 May · Management
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that in the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 19, 2009, the Board has accepted the resignation of Mr D.D. Rathi as a Whole Time Director of the Company effective from June 01, 2009. Further, the Board at its said meeting has approved the appointment of Mr.Rathi as an Additional Director of the Company w.e.f June 01, 2009.The Board at its said meeting has approved appointment of Mr. Adesh Gupta as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr D.D. Rathi has ceased to be the Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. May 20, 2009.19 May · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on May 19, 2009, has approved the Audited Annual Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the Financial results (Statement of Appropriations- as per Clause 20 of the Listing Agreement) shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.19 May · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 19, 2009, titled "Grasim, An Aditya Birla Group Company, Performance for Q4FY2009; Consolidated Net Revenue Rs.5,020 Crs; Consolidated Net Profit Rs.569 Crs." A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.19 May · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the consolidated Results for the quarter ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 495689 lacs for quarter ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 471466 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 56879 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 88077 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008.19 May · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 288699 lacs for quarter ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 274235 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 38471 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 66737 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008.19 May · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the consolidated Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1840393 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 1703696 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 218666 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 289144 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2008.19 May · Dividend
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 19, 2009 have recommended dividend on Equity Shares for the year ended March 31, 2009 @ Rs.30 (Rupees Thirty only) per share, at par with the dividend paid last year.19 May · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2009 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 1080401 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 1027809 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2008. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 164796 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2009 against Rs. 223260 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2008.11 May · Board meeting
Agenda of the meeting amongst other items will include the following: (i) to consider and approve the audited accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2009 and (ii) to recommend dividend on Equity Shares for the year ended March 31, 2009.
Apr 2009
30 Apr · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore has sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement u/s 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956, between the Grasim Industries Limited and Vikram Sponge Iron Limited and their respective Shareholders and Creditors on 29.04.2009 for transfer of Vikram Ispat division of Grasim Industries Limited. The said transfer will become effective on completion of various formalities as provided in the Scheme of Arrangement, which are being pursued by us".21 Apr · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The Company will be publishing audited results for the year ended 31st March, 2009 by 30th June, 2009. In view of this, the Company does not propose to publish unaudited results for the quarter ended 31st March, 2009".
Mar 2009
30 Mar · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Company has commissioned its new 3.3 MTPA Clinkerisation Plant at Kotputli (Rajasthan).
Feb 2009
12 Feb · Disclosure
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange the revised disclosure under Regulation 8A(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulation, 1997. The total no. of shares are mentioned as 230089160 instead of 23089160. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.12 Feb · Disclosure
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of disclosure under Regulation 8A(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulation, 1997. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.4 Feb · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated January 31, 2009, titled "Grasim, the Aditya Birla Group's Flagship Company, Performance for Q3FY2009; Consolidated Net Revenue Rs.4,632 Crs; Consolidated Net Profit Rs.460 Crs.". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.
Jan 2009
20 Jan · Board meeting
Meeting on 31 Jan 2009: “Unaudited Financial Results for the qtr ended Dec 31, 2008”9 Jan · Allotment of shares
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the following: "1) Please note that pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement for Demerger of Cement Business of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. (formerly Indian Rayon And Industries Ltd.) (ABNL) with the Company, 3 (three) Shares of the Company were allotted against every 10 (ten) Shares of ABNL held by the Shareholders of ABNL as on July 30, 1999, being the Record Date fixed by ABNL for the said purpose; 2) Out of the Shares allotted pursuant to the aforesaid Scheme of Arrangement, 15,257 shares were kept in abeyance in Share Capital Suspense Account as the title of the eligible Shareholders of ABNL was not clear. ABNL has now advised the Company that out of the said 15,257 shares, 306 Shares of the Company are required to be allotted to 1 (one) shareholder of ABNL as their title has now been cleared by the Hon'ble Special Court; 3) Accordingly, please note that out of the aforesaid 15,257 Shares kept in abeyance in Share Capital Suspense Account, 306 fully paid up equity shares of Rs.10/- each have been allotted by the Company on January 9, 2009. The said Shares shall rank pari passu with the existing equity shares of the Company". For more details click here.
Nov 2008
18 Nov · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Performance Update for the half year ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements. For more details click here.10 Nov · Rating
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "CRISIL has assigned following ratings to the Company for its various programmes: (1) Rs. 20 Billion Non convertible Debentures: AAA/ Stable. (2) Rs.40 Billion Long Term Bank Loan Facility: AAA/ Stable. (3) Rs.6 Billion Short Term Debt Programmes : P1+. The Company already has rating from CARE for the above instruments who has assigned "CARE AAA" for Non convertible Debentures and Long Term Bank Loan Facility and "PR1+" for Short Term Debt Programmes. The Company now enjoys dual rating for its aforesaid instruments".
Oct 2008
25 Oct · Updates
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "Due to global slow down of economic activity and rising inflation the Textile Industries world wide has slowed down. Considering this along with the impact of recent financial crises which has increased the trade credit risk factor, the Company has decided to curtail its production of Viscose Staple Fibre by approximately 30% from the current level between its Nagda (M.P.) and Kharach (Gujarat) Plants. The Company will use this period for scheduled maintenance which is being preponed."24 Oct · Management
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated October 23, 2008 that "The Board Meeting held today, the Board has appointed Shri A. K. Dasgupta as an Additional Director of the Company".23 Oct · Business
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated October 23, 2008, titled "Grasim, The Aditya Birla Group's Flagship Company, Performance for Q2FY 2009; Consolidated Net Profit Rs. 486 Crs; Consolidated Net Revenue Rs. 4,489 Crs". A copy of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements). For more details click here.23 Oct · Results
Grasim Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 526345 lacs for half year ending on 30-SEP-2008 against Rs. 496582 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 93369 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2008 against Rs. 101144 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2007.