Novartis India Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue from operations of INR 1,676.5 million against INR 1,750.6 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 403.4 million against INR 338.6 million a year ago. Earnings per share (Basic & Diluted)-(of INR 5 each) (not annualized) were INR 9.28 against INR 7.03 a year ago. Profit for the period/year was INR 261.2 million against INR 222.1 million a year ago. For the six months, the company reported revenue from operations of INR 2,824.7 million against INR 3,463.7 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 501.9 million against INR 635.8 million a year ago. Earnings per share (Basic & Diluted)-(of INR 5 each) (not annualized) were INR 11.78 against INR 13.00 a year ago. Profit for the period/year was INR 331.5 million against INR 412.8 million a year ago.