Suzuki H1 profit up on cost cuts

Tokyo, Nov 20: Suzuki Motor Corp, Japan’s leading mini vehicle maker, reported on Tuesday a healthy rise in first-half operating profit helped by aggressive cost cuts, a weaker yen and a strong performance by its motorcycle division.

Group operating profit for the six months through September climbed 18.5 per cent year-on-year to $253.7 million, in line with the average of four analysts’ forecasts.

— PTI