<h1>State-Owned Aluminium Firm Posts 78% Profit Rise, Proposes Final Dividend of Rs 2.50 Per Share</h1> A state-owned aluminium company reported a 78% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,049.48 crore for the June quarter, driven by higher revenues in its core business segments. Revenues rose 35% to Rs 3,930.45 crore, with chemicals revenue increasing by 91% and aluminium revenue by 7% compared to the previous year. Expenses also increased to Rs 2,501.18 crore from Rs 2,099.61 crore. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per share for the financial year, subject to shareholder approval, in addition to interim dividends totaling Rs 8 per share already paid. The company operates major bauxite, alumina, aluminium, and power complexes.