Rank 131: SQL Star International

Performance Highlights A slump in the education business led to a 94% dip in net profits The company is trying to realign resources to recover losses MD: Ashok Kumar Agarwal l Start-up Year: 1987 l Products & Services: Software services and Learning services l Employees: 325 l Branches: 12 l Address: SQL House, 13 Infocity, Madhapur, Hyderabad 500081 l Tel: 3101600-04 l Fax: 3101608 l Website: www.sqlstarintl.com

Both the software and education businesses of SQL Star International were

affected due to the slowdown. The company faced a reversal as revenues slipped

by 10.5% to Rs 43.45 crore. And in a year of slim margins and increased pressure

on billing rates, net profit was down 94% to Rs 29 lakh, while and operating

margins continued to be under tremendous pressure. The company, however,

announced a series of measures to realign its resources and cost structures,

which will help in the consolidation of operations.