Sequentially though, the bottomline was far lower than the Rs 3,091-crore profit posted in the June quarter, while revenue declined by more than 10% since the second quarter is typically a seasonally weak one for the sector. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring or rent costs (EBITDAR), surged to Rs 2,446 crore for the quarter, from Rs 229 crore a year ago. The operating margin subsequently expanded to 16.4% from 1.8% a year ago.