How has been the historical performance of Balkrishna Paper?

Answer:The historical performance of Balkrishna Paper shows significant growth from March 2015 to March 2016, particularly in net sales and profitability.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2016, Balkrishna Paper reported net sales of 198.30 Cr, a substantial increase from 28.16 Cr in March 2015. The total operating income also rose to 199.88 Cr from 28.30 Cr. However, the total expenditure increased sharply to 203.73 Cr from 28.91 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of -3.27 Cr, compared to -0.50 Cr the previous year. Despite this, the company achieved a profit before tax of 27.67 Cr, a turnaround from a loss of 2.42 Cr in the prior year, resulting in a profit after tax of 16.82 Cr, up from a loss of 2.14 Cr. The earnings per share improved significantly to 15.66 from -2.0. On the balance sheet, total liabilities decreased to 206.81 Cr from 226.33 Cr, while total assets also fell to 206.81 Cr from 226.33 Cr. The cash flow from operating activities decreased to 2.00 Cr from 5.00 Cr, but the net cash inflow for the year was 3.00 Cr, compared to no inflow in the previous year. Overall, the financial metrics indicate a strong improvement in revenue and profitability, despite increased costs and a decline in total assets.