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, marking a notable recovery after a dip in the previous years. The total operating income followed a similar trend, rising to INR 30.02 crore in March 2022 from INR 19.34 crore in March 2021. However, the company faced rising raw material costs, which surged to INR 24.26 crore in March 2022 from INR 15.82 crore in March 2021. Despite these challenges, the operating profit (PBDIT) improved to INR 2.21 crore in March 2022, a recovery from the previous year's break-even point. Profit before tax also saw a decline to INR 1.99 crore in March 2022 from INR 5.41 crore in March 2021, while profit after tax dropped to INR 0.98 crore from INR 5.46 crore. The company's total assets increased to INR 48.23 crore in March 2022, up from INR 45.35 crore in March 2021, reflecting a stable asset base. Total liabilities also rose to INR 48.23 crore from INR 45.35 crore, indicating a balanced growth in both assets and liabilities. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative at INR -1.00 crore in March 2022, contrasting with a positive cash flow of INR 3.00 crore in March 2021, highlighting challenges in cash generation despite improved sales.