Sanofi India's reported its 1QCY2013 results, below expectations. The Sales and net profit for the quarter came in Rs. 363cr and Rs. 44cr, a yoy growth of 12.5% and 10.5% respectively. Though the sales came in lower by 9.5% as per our expectations. However margins which came in at 13.1% V/s expectations of 14.6%, aided the net profit growth to come in at 10.5%. The decline in the net profit was restricted on back of higher other income.
We maintain our neutral stance on the stock.