How has been the historical performance of Exide Inds.?

Answer:The historical performance of Exide Inds. shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years. Breakdown: Exide Inds. has experienced a steady increase in net sales from INR 10,359.43 crore in Mar'21 to INR 17,237.85 crore in Mar'25, with a notable rise from INR 15,078.16 crore in Mar'23. Total operating income has followed a similar trajectory, reaching INR 17,237.85 crore in Mar'25. However, raw material costs have also increased, climbing to INR 11,697.30 crore in Mar'25 from INR 6,645.50 crore in Mar'21. Operating profit (PBDIT) has shown growth, peaking at INR 1,910.83 crore in Mar'25, although it slightly decreased from INR 1,907.04 crore in Mar'24. Profit before tax reached INR 1,175.46 crore in Mar'25, down from INR 1,230.62 crore in Mar'24, while profit after tax was INR 800.00 crore in Mar'25, a decline from INR 882.27 crore in Mar'24. The company's total assets increased significantly to INR 21,389.68 crore in Mar'25 from INR 14,649.36 crore in Mar'23, with total liabilities also rising to INR 21,389.68 crore. Cash flow from operating activities improved to INR 1,272.00 crore in Mar'25, although the net cash outflow was recorded at -146.00 crore. Overall, Exide Inds. has shown growth in sales and assets, but profitability has faced some challenges in recent years.