Asahi Industries Limited reported unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales/income from operations (Net of excise duty) were INR 385.355 million against INR 665.135 million a year ago. Loss before tax was INR 32.625 million against INR 23.235 million for the same period of last year. Net loss for the period was INR 32.625 million against INR 23.235 million for the same period of last year. Basic and diluted loss per share was INR 0.49 compared to INR 0.35 a year ago. For the half year, the company reported net sales/income from operations (Net of excise duty) were INR 902.217 million against INR 1,408.809 million a year ago. Loss before tax was INR 64.574 million against INR 46.286 million for the same period of last year. Net loss for the period was INR 64.574 million against INR 46.286 million for the same period of last year. Basic and diluted loss per share was INR 0.97 compared to INR 0.70 a year ago.