How has been the historical performance of Crest Ventures?

Answer:The historical performance of Crest Ventures shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years, particularly from March 2019 to March 2025.

Breakdown:
Crest Ventures experienced a notable increase in net sales from INR 56.92 crore in March 2022 to INR 204.29 crore in March 2025, despite a peak of INR 650.55 crore in March 2023. Total operating income followed a similar trend, rising to INR 204.29 crore in March 2025 from INR 56.92 crore in March 2022. Operating profit (PBDIT) also saw a substantial rise, reaching INR 137.48 crore in March 2025 after a dip to -2.82 crore in March 2022. Profit before tax improved to INR 112.48 crore in March 2025, up from -20.49 crore in March 2022, while profit after tax increased to INR 91.52 crore in March 2025 from a loss of -23.52 crore in March 2022. The company's total assets grew from INR 849.45 crore in March 2022 to INR 1,419.74 crore in March 2025, reflecting a strong upward trend in shareholder's funds, which reached INR 1,194.81 crore in March 2025. However, total liabilities also increased, amounting to INR 1,419.74 crore in March 2025. Cash flow from operating activities remained negative at -15.00 crore in March 2025, although cash flow from investing activities was positive at 28.00 crore. Overall, Crest Ventures has shown resilience and growth in its financial performance, particularly in the last few years.