SEGMENT REPORTING Business segments: The primary segment of the Group has been determined on the basis of business

segment. The Group is organised into four business segments - Soaps and Detergents, Home Care, Laundry services and Others. Segments have been identified taking into account the nature of the products and services, the differing risks and returns, the organization structure and the internal reporting system. Soaps and Detergents includes fabric whiteners, fabric detergents, dishwash bar and soaps including ayurvedic soaps. Home Care products include incense sticks, dhoop, mosquito repellants and scrubber. Laundry services include drycleaning and providing linen on rental. Others includes Body care, Tea and coffee. Secondary segment: The Group mainly caters to the needs of the domestic market. The export turnover is not significant in the context of total turnover. As such, there is only one reportable geographical segment. Segment revenue and result: The income/expense that are not directly attributable to the business segments are shown as unallocated corporate costs. Segment assets and liabilities: Segment assets include all operating assets used by a segment and consist principally of debtors, inventories, advances and fixed assets. Assets at corporate level are not allocable to segments on a reasonable basis and thus the same have not been allocated. Segment liabilities include all operating liabilities and consist principally of creditors and accrued liability.
Jyothy Laboratories today reported a fall of 57.68% in its fourth quarter net profit to Rs 118.18 million as compared to Rs 279.27 million in the same period last year. Total income came at Rs 2.73 billion, an increase of 24.24% over Rs 2.19 billion in the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the operating profit margin decreased sharply 865 bps to 6.61% from 15.26% for the same period last year. Commenting on the results, M P Ramachandran, chairman & managing director, Jyothy Laboratories (Q,N,C,F)* said, ''The year gone by has been the year of consolidation for us. The Honorable High Court has approved Merger of JCPL with JLL effective from April 1, 2012. This has resulted into restating of the account for the current year including amortization of Brand and Goodwill cost of Rs 447 million . However cash profit for the year stood at 1.06 billion. Going forward, the company will focus on brand building with extension of current brands and also continue to adapt to the continuous changes of our consumers. We are confident that these efforts will further strengthen our brands and establish better consumer connect.'' Shares of the company gained Rs 7.2, or 4.3%, to settle at Rs 174.50. The total volume of shares traded was 7,191 at the BSE (Wednesday).

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