Textiles firm Arvind Ltd today reported a 16.40 percent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 75.62 crore for third quarter of the current fiscal, on account of demonetisation and higher expense.
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Arvind's third quarter profit increased 7 percent year-on-year to Rs 109.1 crore led by textile and real estate business. However, finance cost dented the profitability.
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Sanjay Lalbhai, CMD of Arvind says the company managed a 15% growth for its textile business in FY12. "Our topline grew by 6% in the fourth quarter of last fiscal year," he said in a press conference.
Apparel maker Arvind has sold its 40% stake in joint venture VF Arvind Brands to partner VF Mauritius for Rs 257 crore and will use the proceeds to reduce debt.
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