Profits for the quarter ended 31 March fell to 4.1bn rupees ($85.2m), a slide of 10% compared to the same period last year.

Revenues nearly doubled to 92bn rupees, but the increase is the result of Suzlon having consolidated earnings from acquired German turbine maker REpower into its own results for the first time.

On a standalone basis, Suzlon swallowed a quarterly loss of 1.8