Thursday, January 29, 2009

BHEL targets 30% sales growth in FY09

BHEL has declared its third quarter results. The company's Q3 standalone net sales were up 21.3% at Rs 6,022.25 crore versus Rs 4,964.14 crore, YoY. Its standalone net profit was up 21.3% at Rs 790.56 crore versus Rs 771.90 crore, YoY. Its OPM was down 315 bps at 16.95% versus 20.1%.

K Ravi Kumar, CMD, BHEL said the company is targeting 30% sales growth for FY09. He sees profits growing by 11-12% in FY09.

He stated that wage costs are higher as 40% provisions are made towards Pay Commission. He said EBIDTA margins declined due to increase in inventory costs.

ref:
http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/results-boardroom/bhel-targets-30-sales-growthfy09/382788

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