Astral Q3 Results: Net profit dips 5.5% to ₹108 crore despite 10% revenue growth

Astral Ltd Q3 net profit fell 5.5% at ₹107.7 crore, but revenue rose 10.3% at ₹1,541.5 crore. Q2 saw strong profit growth and set a solid base for Q3 performance.

Astral Ltd Q3 net profit fell 5.5% at ₹107.7 crore, but revenue rose 10.3% at ₹1,541.5 crore. Q2 saw strong profit growth and set a solid base for Q3 performance.
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