India's Hindalco posts higher profit on firmer metal prices
Nov 6 (Reuters) - India's Hindalco Industries HALC.NS posted a jump in second-quarter profit on Friday, aided by higher aluminium prices and increased production.
The Aditya Birla Group-owned firm, one of India's biggest aluminium and copper producers, reported a 59% jump in consolidated net profit to 75.32 billion rupees ($799.96 million) for the three months ended September 30.
($1 = 94.1550 Indian rupees)