Clariant Chemicals Sales at Rs 227 crore in Q2 2015

Mumbai, August 4, 2015 – Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited, India's leading specialty chemicals producer, recorded a net sales of Rs. 227 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 as compared to Rs. 264 crore for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The profit before tax stood at Rs. 6 crore, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

The Net Sales stood at Rs. 453 crore during the half year ended June 30, 2015 as compared to Rs 538 crore for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The sales growth in the company's core business segments remains positive, in line with our strategy. The Profit before Tax for the half year ended June 2015, was at Rs. 18 crore.

Dr. Deepak Parikh, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd, said, "Clariant in India is integrating its recent acquisitions in line with its strategy and remains focused to improve its core businesses and gain higher market share in all the segments in which we operate. Planning for the future will be an integral part of our business strategy. We are committed to capitalize on the untapped potentials and accelerate growth momentum in India through our innovative products and services."