Kolkata, Oct 30 : Paints major Berger's net profit went up 20.7 percent to Rs. 35 crore during the second quarter this fiscal, as against Rs. 29 crore that it posted a year ago, the company said Friday.

"This was on account of improved sales realisation and lower raw material coats," Berger said in a regulatory statement.

During the quarter, net sales rose to Rs. 453 crore compared to Rs. 422 crore earned in the corresponding period last year, it said.    (IANS)