How has been the historical performance of Archies?

Answer:The historical performance of Archies shows a steady growth in net sales and profit from the fiscal year ending March 2007 to March 2008.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2008, Archies reported net sales of 117.90 Cr, an increase from 104.73 Cr in March 2007. The total operating income also rose to 117.90 Cr from 104.73 Cr. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, increased to 102.70 Cr from 90.93 Cr, with notable rises in the purchase of finished goods and employee costs. Operating profit, excluding other income, grew to 15.20 Cr from 13.80 Cr, leading to an overall operating profit of 16.69 Cr, up from 15.12 Cr. Profit before tax increased to 12.68 Cr from 11.87 Cr, and profit after tax rose to 8.17 Cr from 7.82 Cr. The earnings per share slightly improved to 2.42 from 2.40, while the operating profit margin decreased slightly to 12.89% from 13.18%. The cash flow from operating activities also showed growth, reaching 7.97 Cr compared to 7.09 Cr in the previous year, contributing to a net cash inflow of 6.22 Cr, up from 0.00 Cr. Overall, Archies demonstrated positive growth in sales, profits, and cash flow during this period.