Adjustment of Minority Interest in Income Statement

While analysing Income Statement of Britania Industries Ltd it was observed that minority intrest is added to Profit  whreas it should have been substracted why?

PROFIT/LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 1,849.78 1,393.16 1,156.43 1,004.14 884.33  
PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD 1,849.78 1,393.16 1,156.43 1,004.14 884.33  
Minority Interest 13.31 9.03 3.66 0.27 -0.14  
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT/LOSS AFTER MI AND ASSOCIATES 1,863.90 1,402.63 1,159.12 1,004.23 884.47
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This discussion explores why minority interest appears to be added to profit on the income statement for Britania Industries Ltd, rather than being subtracted as expected. The user questions the accounting treatment, suggesting it should be deducted. There's speculation that the addition might relate to subsidiaries incurring losses, which would then be added back. The aim is to understand the correct accounting practice for minority interest in consolidated financial statements.

Any updates on why minority intrest is getting added up here

Possibly loss of Subsidiaries ? As profits to be subtracted Loss is added back 

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