How has been the historical performance of Indian Metals?

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

Breakdown:
Indian Metals reported net sales of 2,564.57 Cr in Mar'25, a decrease from 2,780.17 Cr in Mar'24 and 2,676.39 Cr in Mar'23, reflecting a decline in total operating income as well. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 2,034.07 Cr in Mar'25, down from 2,193.30 Cr in Mar'24, contributing to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 596.98 Cr in Mar'25, slightly lower than 629.09 Cr in Mar'24. Profit before tax was 514.11 Cr in Mar'25, showing stability compared to 516.12 Cr in the previous year, while profit after tax increased to 379.32 Cr from 344.34 Cr. The company's total assets rose to 3,177.44 Cr in Mar'25 from 2,912.67 Cr in Mar'24, driven by an increase in current assets, which reached 1,934.86 Cr. However, total liabilities also increased to 3,177.44 Cr, primarily due to higher short-term borrowings of 372.67 Cr. The cash flow from operating activities improved to 585.00 Cr in Mar'25, compared to 459.00 Cr in Mar'24, although the net cash outflow was recorded at -44.00 Cr. Overall, while Indian Metals experienced some challenges in revenue generation, it maintained profitability and improved its cash flow from operations.