Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), India’s leading fully integrated producer of ferro alloys, announced robust financial results for the second quarter of FY25, ending on September 30, 2024. Financial Performance Highlights For Q2 FY25, IMFA reported strong standalone financial results: Revenue : ₹691.92 crore EBITDA : ₹175.62 crore, with a margin of 25.38% Profit After Tax (PAT) : ₹132.73 crore, achieving an 18.6% PAT margin Earnings Per Share (EPS) : ₹24.60 (not annualized) Exports : ₹652.97 crore This strong performance underscores IMFA's improved margins and profitability compared to the previous quarter, driven by higher production levels and operational efficiencies. Key figures from the company's half-yearly (H1 FY25) performance also reflect IMFA’s resilience in a challenging market, with a PAT of ₹250.25 crore and revenue totaling ₹1,354.2 crore. Operational Highlights IMFA’s operational metrics for Q2 FY25 demonstrated growth and stability: Ferro Chrome Pr

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