How has been the historical performance of Bikaji Foods?

Answer:Bikaji Foods has shown a consistent growth in its historical performance over the years, particularly in net sales and profit metrics.

Breakdown:
From March 2021 to March 2025, Bikaji Foods' net sales increased from INR 1,310.75 crore to INR 2,621.85 crore, reflecting a strong upward trend. The total operating income followed a similar trajectory, rising from INR 1,310.75 crore in March 2021 to INR 2,621.85 crore in March 2025. However, the total expenditure also grew significantly, from INR 1,165.98 crore in March 2021 to INR 2,293.62 crore in March 2025. Operating profit, excluding other income, peaked at INR 391.32 crore in March 2024 but fell to INR 328.23 crore in March 2025. Profit before tax reached its highest at INR 347.95 crore in March 2024, before declining to INR 264.46 crore in March 2025. The profit after tax also saw a decrease from INR 263.46 crore in March 2024 to INR 194.34 crore in March 2025. Despite these fluctuations, the earnings per share (EPS) remained positive, with a value of INR 8.02 in March 2025, although it decreased from INR 10.61 in March 2024. The operating profit margin and profit after tax margin also showed variability, with the operating profit margin at 12.85% in March 2025, down from 17.51% in March 2024, and the PAT margin at 7.61% in March 2025, down from 11.79% in March 2024. Overall, while Bikaji Foods has experienced growth in sales and income, profit metrics have shown some volatility in recent years.