Ruchi Soya Q3 income rises 41%, profit up 3%

Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd reported a 3 per cent increase in its net profit to Rs 234.07 crore for the December quarter against Rs 227.44 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose by 41 per cent to Rs 6,301.19 crore from Rs 4,475.59 crore, it said in a regulatory filing. The firm said it has strongly positioned itself with diversified portfolio of products to capitalise on consumer preferences for trusted and branded foods.