Linde India Q2 net profit falls 31% as revenue rises 12%
In short
Linde India reported second-quarter results with net profit down 30.5% to ₹119 crore. Revenue rose 12.3% to ₹723 crore, but EBITDA fell 18% to ₹232 crore and the margin dropped to 32%.
The results matter because sales grew even as profits and margins weakened. The reporting does not say what caused the margin drop.
What the reporting says
Linde India reported a 30.5% year-on-year decline in second-quarter net profit to ₹119 crore, while revenue rose 12.3% to ₹723 crore. The company also said EBITDA fell 18% to ₹232 crore and the margin contracted by 1,200 basis points to 32%, according to the publisher summary. The reporting does not explain the cause beyond weaker margins.
Why it matters
Linde India reported second-quarter results showing stronger revenue but weaker profitability. Net profit fell to ₹119 crore even as revenue climbed to ₹723 crore, and EBITDA dropped to ₹232 crore with a margin of 32%. Investors may focus on the 1,200-basis-point margin compression, but the source does not state the operational reason or whether the pressure is temporary.