Highlights: Infosys reports 28.6 per cent rise in Q2 net profit

Infosys announced its September-quarter results on Friday and reported a 28.6 per cent rise in consolidated net profit (year-on-year) to Rs 30.96 billion.

Highlights:

>> Consolidated revenue for Q2 stood at Rs 133.42 billion

>> Infosys board declares interim dividend of Rs 30 per share as it extends gains to more than 3% in Q2

>> Infosys says the board approved and recommended a bonus issue of one equity share for every equity share held

>> Shares of the company gained over 5 per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange after results beat estimates.

>> The company maintains revenue guidance for FY15 at 7-9 per cent.

(With agency inputs)