-- MRF's (NSE:MRF, BOM:500290) consolidated profit rose to 7.02 billion Indian rupees in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31 from 5.11 billion rupees a year ago.
Earnings per share jumped to 1,655.80 rupees from 1,203.68 rupees a year ago, the tire manufacturer said in a filing to the Indian stock exchanges on Thursday.
Revenue from operations also increased to 80.4 billion rupees from 70.7 billion rupees a year ago.
The company's board recommended a final dividend of 229 rupees per share of 10 rupees each for the financial year ended March 31.