Asian Paints net rises 18% to Rs 18 cr in Q1
Asian Paints has reported a 18.53 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 18.55 crore during the first quarter ended June 30, 2000, against Rs 15.65 crore in the same period in the previous year.

HFCL net rockets 641% to Rs 62 cr in first quarter
Telecom major, Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL), has declared its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 2000. The company's income from operations has increased by 228% to Rs 253.87 crore from Rs 77.35 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Britannia Q1 net up 27% to Rs 13.5 cr
Britannia Industries has clocked a 27% rise in net profit to Rs 13.5 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2000, as against Rs 10.6 crore during the corresponding period last year.


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