New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- JSW Infrastructure reported a 32.35% increase in consolidated net profit for the December quarter, reaching Rs.335.62 crore, driven by higher income. In comparison, the company had posted a net profit of Rs.253.57 crore during the same period last year, according to a statement.

Total income for the third quarter rose to Rs.1,265.31 crore, up from Rs.1,018.30 crore in the year-ago period. Expenses also increased, amounting to Rs.989.40 crore, compared to Rs.711.25 crore a year earlier.

During the quarter, JSW Infrastructure handled 29.4 million tonnes of cargo, marking a 5 per cent year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily attributed to higher capacity utilization at the coal terminal in Paradip, Odisha, con...