Particular

For the Year Ended 31.03.2006 (Rs. In Million)

For the Year Ended 31.03.2005 (Rs. In Million)

Total Turnover

723.361

541.431

Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax

525.896

389.439

Interest

154.681

188.516

Profit before Depreciation and Tax

371.215

200.923

Depreciation

105.202

102.658

Profit before Tax

266.013

98.265

Provision Tax
   - Current Tax
   - Deferred Tax
   - FCT/WT Tax

22.385
86.346
0.890

7.705
(66.213)
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Net Profit after Depreciation, Interest and Tax (PADIT)

156.392

156.773

Balance Brought Forward from Previous Year

397.253

243.109

Transfer from Debenture Redemption Reserve

6.950

6.950

Amount Available for Appropriation

560.595

406.832

APPROPRIATION –
Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve

58.405

9.579

Balance Carred Forward

502.190

397.253

Basic and Diluted Earning Per Share (EPS), (in Rs.)

1.37/1.35

2.25/2.16