1. For the quarter, Revenue from operations increased by 23% (21% in constant currency) as compared to corresponding quarter of the previous year, led by volume and value growth in the branded business. The Group s business segments catering to out of home consumption continue to be adversely impacted, with progressive recovery from the earlier lows. Profit before exceptional items and tax at Rs 298 Crores is higher by 13% as compared to corresponding quarter of the previous year, mainly on account of growth in revenue and good control over expenditure despite record tea cost inflation in India. Lower tax provision in the current quarter is on account of one time credits and profit mix. Group Consolidated Net Profit is higher by 29%.
What you need to know
Wacom launched its first Chromebook compatible graphics tablet, the One by Wacom.
It s been certified by Google s Works with Chromebook program.
The One will set you back $70 and is available on Amazo, Wacom, and select retailers.
Wacom today announcedthe One By Wacom graphics tablet. It s the first of such tablets to be compatible with Chrome OS. The company s product is also certified as Works with Chromebook , a label Google announced last year to highlight accessories that were optimized for the platform.
Wacom is aiming this at artists and students. For students, the company is selling this as a way to make note-taking easier. Tablets like the Surface and the iPad Pro have proven valuable in educational environments, and as many Chromebooks don t offer built-in pen support, this is the next best thing. Wacom also notes that existing Chromebook users can use this without needing to upgrade their hardware to something like the Lenovo Duet that has pen