Higher input costs drag MRF Q2 net profit down 23%

Tyre maker MRF Ltd reported a 22.8% decline in net profit for the July-September quarter. Revenue from operations saw a growth of 17.4%, reaching Rs 8,660.19 crore compared to the previous year. However, total expenses also rose significantly, driven by sharp increases in raw material costs. The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share to its shareholders.