Orchid Chem Q3 net loss at Rs 6.3 cr

Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals has announced its third quarter numbers. Its Q3 net sales were at Rs 310.2 crore versus Rs 332.7 crore.

Its operating profit was at Rs 98.19 crore versus Rs 98.14 crore.

The company's net loss was of Rs 6.3 crore versus net profit at Rs 54.1 crore.

Its interest cost was at Rs 38 crore versus Rs 19.5 crore and MTM loss on FCCBs was at Rs 31.15 crore.

Particulars	Dec-08	Sep-08	Jun-08	Mar-08
Net Sales / Interest Earned / Operating Income	310.215	348.447	287.659	379.194
Other Income	0.011	0.009	18.667	0.335
Total Income	310.226	348.456	306.326	379.529
Expenditure	-243.172	-329.696	-276.791	-309.901
Interest	-37.976	-31.228	-30.245	-24.274
Profit Before Depreciation and Tax	29.078	-12.468	-0.71	45.354
Depreciation	-32.101	-33.108	-31.176	-28.778
Profit before Tax	-3.024	-45.576	-31.885	16.576
Tax	-3.282	4.916	0.239	-0.728
Net Profit	-6.306	-40.661	-31.646	15.848
Equity Capital	70.442	70.442	65.877	65.851