Gross Margins

Investors need to keep track of the recovery in rural markets, given that almost 35-40 percent of revenue contributions come from that segment

Demonetisation creating a level-playing field: PC Jeweller

The introduction of the demonetisation scheme resulted in discomfort for many sectors. However, the cash clean-up is creating a level playing field for the organised players, believes Sanjeev Bhatia, CFO, PC Jeweller.

Marico Q4 net rises 25%, volumes at 10.5% beat street

During the period, its revenue increased 6.6 percent at Rs 1307 crore compared to Rs 1226 crore year-on-year. In Q4, EBITDA was up 27 percent at Rs 217 crore from Rs 171 crore (YoY). In percentage terms, EBITDA was at 16.6 percent in Q4 from 13.9 percent (YoY).

On-track to achieve margin target of 15% by year end: KPIT

KPIT's operating margin improved by 57 basis point (bps) mainly on rupee depreciation.

Expect to double revenues in 2-3 yrs: Intellect Design CFO

S Swaminathan also tells CNBC TV18, that Intellect intends to mainly invest in its infrastructure, R&D and sales and marketing.

Omkar Speciality bags concrete indents worth Rs 100 cr

The company is likely to enjoy gross margins of 50% and operating margins of 25% on this order win, said Omkar Herlekar, whole time director of Omkar Speciality Chemicals.

Asian Paints slips 3% as Q3 margins decline to 15.6%

Credit Suisse lowered target price to Rs 470 from Rs 481 as it reduced earnings estimates by 3 percent to build in marginally lower gross margins.

See 13-14% rev growth in FY14; 300 bps margin growth: Emami

In case the winter sets in properly then the company expects products like Boroplus, Chyawanprash, lotions to do well and aid growth in coming quarters, says NH Bhansali of Emami Group.