Procter & Gamble Health's (NSE:PGHL, BOM:500126) net profit rose sharply to 661.8 million Indian rupees in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, against 167.8 million rupees a year ago.
Earnings per share climbed to 39.87 rupees compared with 10.11 rupees a year earlier, according to a Friday filing to the Indian stock exchanges by the healthcare products manufacturer.
Revenue from operations in fiscal Q1 also increased to 3.39 billion rupees from 2.84 billion rupees a year ago.
The company's shares were up nearly 6% in recent trade.
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