Sarda Energy and Minerals reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. Net sales grew 132.8% year-over-year to Rs217 crore due to higher sales volumes and realizations of sponge iron and ferro alloys. EBITDA grew 973.2% year-over-year to Rs50 crore as margins expanded significantly due to lower raw material costs from captive coal and iron ore supplies. Adjusted net profit increased to Rs27 crore from a loss of Rs7 crore in the prior year quarter. The company is well positioned to benefit from backward integration, commercial production of pellets, and increased production of power and ferro alloys.