VST Industries shares surged more than 7% in morning trade on Thursday after the company announced its July–September quarter results, showing strong profit growth despite a slight dip in revenue. As of 9:40 AM, the shares 7.10% were trading 7.10% higher at Rs 276.90.
The tobacco major reported a 24.6% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹59.2 crore, driven by improved margins and cost efficiencies. Revenue from operations fell 6.7% to ₹336 crore from ₹360 crore in the same quarter last year.
EBITDA increased 16.1% to ₹78.5 crore, while margins expanded to 23.4% from 18.8% a year ago, indicating better operating performance.
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