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Q2-2016: Just Dial revenue up 16.2%; PAT up 47%
BENGALURU: Indian search engine and directory services provider Just Dial Limited (Just Dial) reported a 16.2 per cent jump its total income from operations (TIO) in the quarter ended 30 September, 2015 (Q2-2016, current quarter) to Rs 171.27 crore as compared to the Rs 147.50 crore in Q2-2105 and 1.6 per cent growth as compared to Rs 168.62 crore in Q1-2016.
Note: 100,00,000 = 100 lakh = 10 million = 1 crore
The numbers in this report are unaudited and unconsolidated.
Let us look at the other numbers reported by Just Dial:
Just Dial’s PAT for Q2-2016 increased 47 per cent to Rs 46.30 crore (27 per cent margin) as compared to the Rs 31.49 crore (21.4 per cent margin) and increased 39.6 per cent to Rs 33.17 crore (19.7 per cent margin) in Q1-2016.
Simple EBIDTA in Q2-2016 at Rs 39.72 crore (23.2 per cent margin) declined 6.8 per cent from Rs 42.6 crore (25.3 per cent margin) in Q2-2015 and declined 18 per cent from Rs 48.42 crore (28.7 margin) in the immediate trailing quarter.
The company’s Total Expenditure (TE) in Q2-2016 at Rs 139.44 crore (81.4 per cent of TIO) was 25.5 per cent more than the Rs 111.11 crore (75.4 per cent of TIO) in Q2-2015 and 9.9 per cent more than the Rs 126.93 crore (75.3 per cent of TIO) in Q1-2016.
Employee Benefit Expense (EBE) is the major expense head for Just Dial. EBE in Q2-2016 at Rs 96.18 crore (56.2 per cent of TIO) was 26.9 per cent more than the Rs 75.78 crore (51.4 per cent of TIO) in Q2-2015 and was 9.2 per cent more than the Rs 88.11 crore (52.3 per cent of TIO) in Q1-2016.
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
