The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited reported unaudited standalone earnings results for the second quarter and half year ended of September 30, 2016. For the quarter, on a standalone basis, the company reported net sales/income from operations (net of excise duty) of INR 4,215.8 million compared to INR 4,286.5 million a year ago. Loss from operations before other income, finance costs and exceptional items was INR 339.2 million compared to INR 133.4 million a year ago. Loss from ordinary activities before tax was INR 712.1 million compared to INR 656.4 million a year ago. Net loss for the period was INR 712.1 million compared to INR 656.4 million a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per share was INR 3.45 compared to INR 3.18 a year ago. For the half year, on a standalone basis, the company reported net sales/income from operations (net of excise duty) of INR 8,480.4 million compared to INR 8,225.7 million a year ago. Profit from operations before other income, finance costs and exceptional items was INR 192.2 million compared to loss from operations before other income, finance costs and exceptional items of INR 79.3 million a year ago. Loss from ordinary activities before tax was INR 1,166.8 million compared to INR 1,190.1 million a year ago. Net loss for the period was INR 1,166.8 million compared to INR 1,190.1 million a year ago. Basic and diluted loss per share was INR 5.65 compared to INR 5.76 a year ago.