Kolkata, May 15 (Inditop.com) Berger Paints India posted profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.28.17 crore in the January-March quarter of 2009-10 against Rs.21.49 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, a company statement said Saturday.

The PAT grew by 31 percent.

During the quarter, net sales were at Rs.434.5 crore against Rs.350.7 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, representing a growth of 24 percent, the statement said.