Annual Report 2000-2001 of Infosys

It is a broadly described annual report of Infosys in the year of 2000-2001. Total revenues grew to Rs. 1,959.94 Crore from Rs. 921.46 Crore last year, a growth rate of 112.7%. Operating profit grew to Rs. 808.92 Crore (41.27% of total revenues) from Rs. 378.88 Crore (41.12% of total revenues), a growth rate of 113.5%. Profit after tax, from ordinary activities, increased to Rs. 623.32 Crore (31.80% of total revenue) from Rs. 285.95 Crore (31.03% of total revenue), an increase of 118.0%. The tax on distributed profits, payable by the company, increased to Rs. 8.70 Crore from Rs. 3.27 Crore in the previous year. The outstanding issued, subscribed and paid-up equity share capital increased from 6,61,50,700 shares, during the previous year, to 6,61,58,117 shares in the year under review.

An interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share (50% on a par value of Rs. 5) was paid in November 2000. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 7.50 per share (150% on a par value of Rs. 5) aggregating Rs. 10.00 per share (200% on a par value of Rs. 5), for the current year. The total amount of dividend is Rs. 66.16 Crore, as against Rs. 29.76 Crore for the previous year.

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