How has been the historical performance of Ambuja Cements?

Answer:The historical performance of Ambuja Cements shows a fluctuating trend in net sales and profits over the years, with a notable increase in recent periods.

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. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 29,365.79 Cr in Mar'25, up from 26,760.13 Cr in Mar'24. Operating profit (PBDIT) for Mar'25 was 8,624.90 Cr, an increase from 7,565.91 Cr in Mar'24, while profit before tax rose to 6,090.45 Cr from 5,873.20 Cr. The profit after tax also increased to 5,280.86 Cr in Mar'25 from 4,711.73 Cr in Mar'24. The consolidated net profit for Mar'25 was 4,303.10 Cr, compared to 3,573.40 Cr in Mar'24. The company's total assets grew to 80,941.04 Cr in Mar'25 from 65,066.74 Cr in Mar'24, while total liabilities increased 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 the closing cash and cash equivalents rose to 5,043.00 Cr from 3,007.00 Cr in the same period. Overall, Ambuja Cements has shown resilience with significant profit growth despite fluctuations in sales and operating income.