Software exporter HCL Technologies on Tuesday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 192.94 crore (Rs 1.92 billion) for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, while it had a net loss of Rs 13.54 crore (Rs 135.4 million) in the corresponding period previous fiscal.
The total income during the quarter rose to Rs 1,145.54 crore (Rs 11.45 billion) from Rs 1,107.75 crore (Rs 11.07 billion) in the June quarter of the previous fiscal, HCL Tech said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
For the financial year ended June 30, 2009, HCL Tech posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,319.63 crore (Rs 13.19 billion), a growth rate of 25.51 per cent over the same period a year ago.
The software firm's total income rose to Rs 10,229.41 crore (Rs 102.29 billion) at the end of FY'09 from Rs 7,562.78 crore in FY'08.
"We accelerated our investments in growth in enterprise application services, emerging geographies and new verticals. The early indicators of these investments are showing in our diversified business portfolio...and most importantly in employee satisfaction," Vineet Nayar, CEO, HCL Tech said.
The board has declared a dividend of 50 per cent at the rate of Rs one per share for the fiscal year ended June 2009.
"With our robust financial position, we are well positioned for growth through these difficult times," Shiv Nadar, chairman and chief strategy officer, HCL Tech said.
