Monsanto India Limited announced unaudited standalone earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company’s revenue from operations were INR 1,837.4 million against INR 1,591.8 million a year ago. Profit before exceptional items and tax was INR 696.1 million compared to INR 600 million a year ago. Profit before tax was 696.1 million compared to INR 600 million a year ago. Profit for the period was INR 633.4 million compared to INR 592.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share (not annualized) were INR 36.7 against INR 34.35 a year ago. For the nine months, the company’s net sales (net of excise) were INR 5,052.7 million against INR 5,024.8 million a year ago. Profit before exceptional items and tax was INR 1,184.8 million compared to INR 1,261.3 million a year ago. Profit from ordinary activities before tax was INR 1,171.8 million compared to INR 1,248.4 million a year ago. Profit for the period was INR 1,114.2 million compared to INR 1,195.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share (not annualized) were INR 64.55 against INR 69.24 a year ago.