Riding on the back of a strong growth in its agriculture and apparel business, Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Nuvo (ABN) saw its net profit surge 42% year-on-year at Rs. 304 crore in the July-September quarter against Rs. 214 crore in the year-ago period.

Net sales rose 12% at Rs. 5,992 crore against Rs. 5,349 crore a year ago.

Manufacturing sales rose 33% at Rs. 1,947 crore while agriculture sales were up 92% at Rs. 864 crore.

"While some businesses are witnessing earnings pressure, most are contributing to profitable growth," said Sushil Agarwal, CFO, AB Nuvo.