How has been the historical performance of Laxmi India Fin.?

Answer:The historical performance of Laxmi India Fin. shows significant growth in various financial metrics over the past year.

Breakdown:
In the standalone annual results for March 2025, Laxmi India Fin. reported net sales of 245.71 Cr, an increase from 173.14 Cr in March 2024. The total operating income also rose to 245.71 Cr from 173.14 Cr, while total expenditure increased to 198.78 Cr from 143.85 Cr. Operating profit (PBDIT) excluding other income improved to 46.93 Cr from 29.29 Cr, leading to an overall operating profit of 49.26 Cr, up from 31.17 Cr. Despite a rise in interest expenses to 114.63 Cr from 83.42 Cr, profit before tax increased to 47.36 Cr from 29.63 Cr, and profit after tax rose to 36.00 Cr from 22.47 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 8.61 from 5.66, and the PAT margin increased to 14.65% from 12.98%. On the balance sheet, total assets grew to 1,412.52 Cr from 984.84 Cr, with total liabilities also rising to 1,412.52 Cr from 984.84 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities showed a negative trend, amounting to -311.00 Cr compared to -223.00 Cr the previous year, but net cash inflow improved to 60.00 Cr from -53.00 Cr. Overall, Laxmi India Fin. has demonstrated a positive trajectory in revenue and profitability, despite challenges in cash flow management.