Kennametal India Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue from operations of INR 1,866.6 million compared to INR 1,703.6 million a year ago. Profit before exceptional items and tax was INR 148.1 million compared to INR 97.7 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 100.7 million compared to INR 97.7 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was INR 62.5 million compared to INR 94.9 million a year ago. Earnings of INR 2.84 per basic and diluted share not annualized compared to INR 4.32 per basic and diluted share not annualized a year ago. For the six months, the company reported revenue from operations of INR 3,678.0 million compared to INR 3,324.9 million a year ago. Profit before exceptional items and tax was INR 296.7 million compared to INR 158.4 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 249.3 million compared to INR 158.4 million a year ago. Net profit for the period was INR 162.4 million compared to INR 142.9 million a year ago. Earnings of INR 7.39 per basic and diluted share not annualized compared to INR 6.50 per basic and diluted share not annualized a year ago.