Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems maker Blue Star Ltd on Wednesday reported 35.73 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 96.06 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024 led by its project business. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 70.77 crore in July-September FY24, according to a regulatory filing from Blue Star Ltd. Revenue from operations was up 20.39 per cent to Rs 2,275.96 crore in the September quarter as against Rs 1,890.40 crore in the year-ago period. During the quarter, the company maintained the growth momentum established in the first quarter. A strong performance across all major segments, supported by a robust order book, reflects increasing demand for its diverse product portfolio, said an earnings statement from Blue Star. Total expenses increased 19.61 per cent to Rs 2,163.08 crore in the quarter. Total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 2,294.47 crore, up 20.54 per cent year-on-year. Blue Star's revenue fro