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GlaxoSmithKline records 8% growth

India Blooms News Service | | Aug 07, 2014, at 04:03 am

#GlaxoSmithKline records 8% growth

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited on Wednesday declared its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014, where it recorded its net sales at Rs 922 crores, making a growth of 8% over 2013 with PAT at Rs. 130 crores growing by 9% for the same period and PBT at Rs 198 crores growing by 9%.

Commenting on the results, Zubair Ahmed, Managing Director, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited said, “We are proud to deliver consistent growth ahead of the category. This is significant in a scenario where consumption pattern is being impacted by inflation. Our sciences based products with its superior value, continue to remain relevant for our large consumer base."

"As a market leader we are also growing the category with successful launches of new products which are driving up consumption experiences. Our focused access strategy ensures that consumption and penetration has been the enabler for growth. Customer driven innovations and clutter breaking marketing based on sharp consumer insights will continue to be our driving force in the coming months to bring in more consumers closer to the product," he said.

The company also noted that in a recent addition to the Board of Directors, Sangeeta Talwar has been appointed as an Independent Director in casual vacancy created by the resignation of Ireena Vittal.

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