How has been the historical performance of Guj. Petrosynth.?

Answer:The historical performance of Guj. Petrosynth shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Guj. Petrosynth's net sales increased significantly from INR 19.34 crore in March 2021 to INR 30.02 crore in March 2022, reflecting a positive growth trend. The total operating income also rose to INR 30.02 crore in March 2022 from INR 19.34 crore in the previous year. However, the company faced rising raw material costs, which increased from INR 15.82 crore in March 2021 to INR 24.26 crore in March 2022. Despite this, the operating profit (PBDIT) turned positive at INR 2.21 crore in March 2022, compared to a break-even in March 2021. Profit before tax decreased to INR 1.99 crore in March 2022 from INR 5.41 crore in March 2021, leading to a profit after tax of INR 0.98 crore, down from INR 5.46 crore. The company's total assets grew to INR 48.23 crore in March 2022 from INR 45.35 crore in March 2021, while total liabilities also increased to INR 48.23 crore from INR 45.35 crore. The cash flow from operating activities was negative at INR -1.00 crore in March 2022, contrasting with a positive cash flow of INR 3.00 crore in March 2021. Overall, while Guj. Petrosynth experienced growth in sales and operating income, profitability metrics showed a decline, indicating challenges in managing costs and maintaining profit levels.