Mumbai, Feb. 14 -- Revenue from operations (excluding excise duty) increased 28.2% YoY to Rs 1,899.35 crore in Q3 FY25.

Profit before tax (PBT) was at Rs 410.06 crore, up 50.5% as compared with Rs 272.47 crore in Q3 FY24.

Total expenses jumped 20.43% YoY to Rs 1,567.75 crore during the quarter. Cost of material cosumed stood at Rs 404.25 crore (up 35.61% YoY), employees benefit expenses was at Rs 87.09 crore (up 3.42% YoY) and finance cost (down 50.17% YoY) during the period under review.

Revenue from cigarettes, tobacco and related products jumped 36.85% YoY to Rs 1875.21 crore in Q3 FY25 while revenue from retail and related products declined 80.74% to Rs 21.54 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 111.84 crore in Q3 FY24.

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