Century Textiles and Industries Limited reported unaudited standalone earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company's sales were INR 20,037.9 million compared to INR 18,749.5 million a year ago. Profit before exceptional items and tax was INR 1,827.9 million compared to INR 343.5 million a year ago. Profit before tax from continuing operations was INR 1,827.9 million compared to INR 343.5 million a year ago. Net profit for the period from continuing operation was INR 972.8 million compared to INR 235.3 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were INR 8.71 compared to INR 2.11 a year ago. For the nine months, the company's sales were INR 60,048.6 million compared to INR 58,549.2 million a year ago. Profit before exceptional items and tax was INR 4,864.1 million compared to INR 932.8 million a year ago. Profit before tax from continuing operations was INR 4,864.1 million compared to INR 932.8 million a year ago. Net profit for the period from continuing operation was INR 2,997.8 million compared to INR 819.0 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were INR 26.84 compared to INR 7.32 a year ago.