How has been the historical performance of DCM Shriram Inds?

Answer:The historical performance of DCM Shriram Inds shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
DCM Shriram Inds reported net sales of 2,051.59 Cr in March 2025, a slight decrease from 2,082.90 Cr in March 2024 and a notable decline from 2,350.92 Cr in March 2023. The total operating income followed a similar trend, reaching 2,051.59 Cr in March 2025, down from 2,082.90 Cr in the previous year. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 1,852.81 Cr in March 2025, which is a decrease from 1,858.43 Cr in March 2024 and significantly lower than 2,208.44 Cr in March 2023. Operating profit (PBDIT) for March 2025 was 230.44 Cr, down from 247.02 Cr in March 2024, but an improvement from 159.99 Cr in March 2023. The profit before tax decreased to 154.93 Cr in March 2025 from 172.33 Cr in March 2024, while profit after tax also fell to 100.21 Cr from 115.14 Cr in the previous year. The company's total assets increased to 2,310.77 Cr in March 2025 from 2,198.95 Cr in March 2024, reflecting growth in total liabilities as well, which rose to 2,310.77 Cr from 2,198.95 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities improved to 151.00 Cr in March 2025 from 76.00 Cr in March 2024, contributing to a net cash inflow of 14.00 Cr in March 2025, up from 10.00 Cr in March 2024. Overall, while DCM Shriram Inds experienced fluctuations in sales and profits, it showed resilience in cash flow management and asset growth.