The consolidated profit of Rs724 million is achieved in the backdrop of unprecedented increase in price of the primary raw material coconut shell charcoal in all manufacturing locations. The Group also adopted very bold initiatives in its procurement strategy in ensuring continuity of the raw material supplies even at significant cost penalties during the first half of the year. During the second half of the year, the Group benefited from the proactive strategy of investing in adequate raw material inventory enabling to establish a very strong position in the local supply chain activities in both Sri Lanka and Indonesia, Pandithage said.
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