Shares of hospitality company
Hotel Leelaventure tumbled by up to 7 per cent in morning trade on the bourses on Thursday after the company posted a net loss of Rs 26.49 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011.
The results were announced after the market close on Wednesday.
After a weak opening, the stock dropped by 7 per cent to an early low of Rs 42.70 on the BSE. In a similar fashion, the scrip lost 6.55 per cent to trade at Rs 42.80 on the NSE.
Hotel Leelaventure on Wednesday posted a net loss of Rs 26.49 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011.
During the three months ended June 30, 2010, the company's net profit stood at Rs 9.24 crore.
"The company has incurred a loss mainly due to the impact of interest and depreciation on account of the opening of The Leela Palace, New Delhi," it said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the BSE's 30-share
Sensex barometer was trading at 17,048.66, down 81.85 points, at 1015 hours.
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