How has been the historical performance of HEG?

Answer:The historical performance of HEG shows a fluctuating trend over the years, with significant variations in net sales, profits, and other key financial metrics. Breakdown: HEG's net sales have seen a decline from INR 2,467.24 crore in March 2023 to INR 2,159.69 crore in March 2025, with a peak of INR 6,592.83 crore in March 2019. The total operating income followed a similar trend, decreasing from INR 2,467.24 crore in March 2023 to INR 2,159.69 crore in March 2025. Operating profit (PBDIT) also dropped significantly from INR 727.53 crore in March 2023 to INR 382.68 crore in March 2025. Profit before tax decreased from INR 599.22 crore in March 2023 to INR 142.89 crore in March 2025, while profit after tax fell from INR 454.25 crore to INR 97.58 crore in the same period. The earnings per share (EPS) decreased from INR 137.92 in March 2023 to INR 5.96 in March 2025. On the balance sheet, total assets slightly decreased from INR 5,691.96 crore in March 2023 to INR 5,648.16 crore in March 2025, while total liabilities also saw a decline from INR 5,701.37 crore to INR 5,648.16 crore. Cash flow from operating activities showed a decrease from INR 612 crore in March 2024 to INR 279 crore in March 2025, indicating challenges in generating cash from operations. Overall, HEG's financial performance reflects a downward trend in key metrics over the recent years.