Amara Raja quarterly profit halves as rising material costs and labor reforms weigh on earnings
Amara Raja profit fell 51.4 percent as raw material costs surged. A one-off charge for new labor codes also weighed on earnings despite a rise in revenue.
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Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited reported a 51.4% decline in its standalone net profit for the third quarter ending December, as the company faced significant pressure from rising input costs and a substantial one-time regulatory charge. The company’s net profit for the October–December period fell to 1.52 billion rupees, down from the previous year, primarily due to higher expenses and a 438 million rupee provision related to new legislative requirements in India 
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IN.Total revenue for the quarter saw a modest increase of approximately 5.9%, reaching 33.51 billion rupees. However, this growth was offset by an 8.5% rise in overall expenses. A key driver of the margin compression was the cost of raw materials, including aluminium, copper, and steel, which surged by 12.9% during the period. These cost swings are particularly impactful for the company, which produces the Amaron brand of batteries, as it derives roughly 70% of its total revenue from its automotive battery business.
