DISA India Limited (500068) Q4 97/98 earnings summary
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Q4 97/98 earnings summary
27 Oct, 2026Executive summary
FY98 sales and services rose 21% YoY, while profit after tax edged higher; lower other income and higher operating expenses weighed on pre-tax profit.
Exports increased to Rs25,329k from Rs14,815k, and the May 31, 1998 order book stood at Rs53m.
Financial highlights
Sales and services were Rs166,474k versus Rs137,876k in FY97; other income fell to Rs18,655k from Rs32,457k.
Profit before extraordinary items and tax was Rs31,587k, down from Rs33,263k; profit after tax rose to Rs21,725k from Rs20,113k.
Profit before depreciation, tax and financial charges was Rs52,309k versus Rs58,233k.
Tax provision decreased to Rs9,862k from Rs13,150k.
Outlook and guidance
FY99 performance was expected to be satisfactory, barring unforeseen circumstances; the order book was Rs53m at May 31, 1998, with product inquiry levels described as high.
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