How has been the historical performance of Ambuja Cements?

Answer:The historical performance of Ambuja Cements shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Ambuja Cements reported net sales of 35,336.44 Cr in Mar'25, an increase from 33,159.64 Cr in Mar'24, but a decrease from 38,937.03 Cr in Mar'23. The total operating income followed a similar pattern, reaching 35,336.44 Cr in Mar'25, up from 33,159.64 Cr in the previous year. However, total expenditure, excluding depreciation, also increased to 29,365.79 Cr in Mar'25 from 26,760.13 Cr in Mar'24. Operating profit (PBDIT) was 8,624.90 Cr in Mar'25, up from 7,565.91 Cr in Mar'24, while profit before tax slightly increased to 5,909.15 Cr from 5,873.20 Cr. The profit after tax rose to 5,145.19 Cr in Mar'25 from 4,711.73 Cr in Mar'24, contributing to a consolidated net profit of 4,167.43 Cr, up from 3,573.40 Cr. The company's total assets increased to 80,941.04 Cr in Mar'25 from 65,066.74 Cr in Mar'24, while total liabilities also rose to 80,941.04 Cr from 65,066.74 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities decreased to 2,237.00 Cr in Mar'25 from 5,645.00 Cr in Mar'24, but net cash inflow improved to 300.00 Cr from 2,393.00 Cr. Overall, the financial performance of Ambuja Cements reflects both growth and challenges in managing costs and cash flow.