Bajaj Steel Industries (BAJAJST) Q4 98/99 earnings summary
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Q4 98/99 earnings summary
16 Oct, 2026Executive summary
FY99 profit after tax fell to Rs 3.10m from Rs 7.71m; sales and other income declined to Rs 645.76m from Rs 724.75m.
Operations in both divisions were described as satisfactory despite an industrial recession; first-quarter sales rose to Rs 176.44m from Rs 114.79m YoY.
Financial highlights
Sales Rs 619.86m vs Rs 698.79m; other income Rs 25.90m vs Rs 25.96m for FY99 vs FY98.
PBT Rs 6.60m vs Rs 11.11m; tax provision Rs 3.50m vs Rs 3.40m; PAT Rs 3.10m vs Rs 7.71m.
Interest expense rose to Rs 29.47m from Rs 25.09m; depreciation increased to Rs 24.60m from Rs 22.37m.
Other expenses fell to Rs 96.82m from Rs 115.29m; materials expense declined to Rs 322.55m from Rs 380.64m.
Outlook and guidance
First three months of FY00 sales were Rs 176.44m vs Rs 114.79m in the comparable prior-year period; management continued to explore better opportunities.
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