The Andhra Sugars Limited announced unaudited standalone earnings results for the second quarter and first half ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales/income from operations of INR 2,475.281 million against INR 2,870.296 million a year ago. Profit from operations before other income, finance cost & exceptional items was INR 461.664 million against INR 302.389 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 461.664 million against INR 302.389 million a year ago. Net profit after tax was INR 295.240 million or INR 10.89 basic and diluted per share against INR 276.831 million or INR 10.21 basic and diluted per share a year ago. For the half year, the company reported net sales/income from operations of INR 5,008.708 million against INR 5,015.769 million a year ago. Profit from operations before other income, finance cost & exceptional items was INR 806.578 million against INR 573.727 million a year ago. Profit before tax was INR 806.578 million against INR 573.727 million a year ago. Net profit after tax was INR 513.587 million or INR 18.94 basic and diluted per share against INR 473.632 million or INR 17.47 basic and diluted per share a year ago.