Novartis India Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported revenue from operations was INR 1,561.0 million compared to INR 1,643.8 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 254.1 million compared to INR 209.9 million a year ago. Profit for the period was INR 187.4 million compared to JPY 130.3 million a year ago. Earnings of INR 6.66 per basic and diluted share not annualized compared to INR 4.77 per basic and diluted share not annualized a year ago. For the nine-month period, the company reported revenue from operations was INR 4,385.7 million compared to INR 5,107.5 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 756.0 million compared to INR 845.7 million a year ago. Profit for the period was INR 518.9 million compared to JPY 543.1 million a year ago. Earnings of INR 18.44 per basic and diluted share not annualized compared to INR 17.77 per basic and diluted share not annualized a year ago.