Aptech net surges 68.6% to Rs 25.3 cr in third quarter
Aptech Ltd has registered a 41.3% growth in its global revenue to Rs 188.16 crore for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2000 from Rs 133.2 crore of the corresponding three months of the previous year.

Madura Garments targetsRs 500cr turnover by 2003
In order to tap the full potential of consumers' preferences, Madura Garments -- part of the AV Birla Group -- is embarking on major marketing initiatives to meet a targeted turnover of Rs 500 crore by the end of 2003.

Asian Paints net profit up 28% to Rs 30.4 cr in Q2
Asian Paints has recorded a 27.7% increase in net profit to Rs 30.46 crore for the second quarter ended Sep 30 2000, as against Rs 23.86 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.


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