New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 7.27 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs.5,013.16 crore for the December quarter on account of subdued demand and sharp escalation in input costs.

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs.5,406.52 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from ITC.

ITC's revenue from operations was up 9.05 per cent to Rs.20,349.96 crore in the December quarter. It was Rs.18,660.37 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

The company had a "resilient performance amidst a subdued demand environment & sharp escalation in input costs", ITC said in an earnings statement.

Key input materials as edible oil, wheat, pot...