1. The above results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on August 27, 2009.

2. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 27, 2009 recommended a dividend of Rs 22.5 for each equity share of Rs 10 each amounting to Rs 7303.67 lakhs for the financial year ended June 30, 2009, subject to approval of Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

3. Tax Expense comprises of the current tax, deferred tax and fringe benefit tax.

4. Employee cost for the quarter is low because of reversal of gratuity obligation based on Actuarial Valuations as at the year end.

5. Subsequent to the year end, the percentage of shares held by the promoters and promoter group has increased from 68.73% to 70.64% on August 20, 2009, as per intimation given by the Company to the Stock Exchanges.

6. Other Income for the year includes Rs 1179 lakhs relating to write back of liabilities no longer required.

7. The Company operates in a single reportable business segment i.e. Manufacturing and Marketing of Health and Hygiene Products and one reportable Geographical segment i.e. within India.

8. Previous period’s / year’s figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever considered necessary.

Shantanu Khosta
Managing Director