How has been the historical performance of Orissa Bengal?

Answer:The historical performance of Orissa Bengal shows a mixed trend in its financial metrics from March 2024 to March 2025. Breakdown: In the fiscal year ending March 2025, Orissa Bengal reported net sales of 338.85 Cr, a slight increase from 332.80 Cr in the previous year. Total operating income mirrored this growth, remaining at 338.85 Cr. The company managed to reduce employee costs from 4.85 Cr to 4.46 Cr, while manufacturing expenses rose marginally from 315.71 Cr to 317.19 Cr. Total expenditure increased from 325.88 Cr to 326.74 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 12.76 Cr, up from 9.30 Cr. However, profit before tax decreased from 5.45 Cr to 3.61 Cr, and profit after tax also fell from 3.69 Cr to 2.31 Cr, resulting in a decline in the PAT margin from 1.11% to 0.68%. On the balance sheet, total liabilities rose significantly from 113.63 Cr to 162.76 Cr, driven by an increase in long-term borrowings from 8.01 Cr to 19.24 Cr and short-term borrowings from 5.64 Cr to 39.78 Cr. Total assets also increased from 113.63 Cr to 162.76 Cr, with total current assets growing from 78.75 Cr to 104.85 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative, dropping from 6.00 Cr to -15.00 Cr, while cash flow from financing activities improved significantly from 10.00 Cr to 41.00 Cr, resulting in a net cash inflow of 1.00 Cr compared to an outflow of 1.00 Cr the previous year.