How has been the historical performance of GTL Infra.?

Answer:The historical performance of GTL Infra shows a fluctuating trend in its financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
GTL Infra's net sales increased from 912.78 Cr in March 2016 to 952.11 Cr in March 2017, but this is a decline from the higher sales of 1,397.96 Cr in March 2012. The total operating income followed a similar pattern, rising to 952.11 Cr in March 2017 from 912.78 Cr in March 2016, yet significantly lower than the 1,397.96 Cr recorded in March 2012. The company's total expenditure decreased from 708.68 Cr in March 2016 to 571.36 Cr in March 2017, contributing to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 395.67 Cr in March 2017, a notable increase from 221.75 Cr in March 2016. However, the company continued to face challenges with interest expenses, which were 458.70 Cr in March 2017, leading to a profit before tax of -302.16 Cr, an improvement from -605.40 Cr in March 2016. The profit after tax also improved to -302.16 Cr in March 2017 from -605.40 Cr in the previous year. Despite these improvements, the consolidated net profit remained negative at -602.54 Cr in March 2017, although it was less severe than the -742.56 Cr in March 2016. The earnings per share showed a slight improvement, moving from -3.18 in March 2016 to -2.45 in March 2017. The operating profit margin increased to 39.99% in March 2017 from 22.36% in March 2016, indicating better operational efficiency. Overall, while GTL Infra has shown some positive trends in revenue and operating profit, it continues to struggle with profitability and net losses.