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 March 2024. The total operating income also rose to 338.85 Cr from 332.80 Cr. The company managed to reduce employee costs from 4.85 Cr to 4.46 Cr, while manufacturing expenses increased marginally from 315.71 Cr to 317.19 Cr. Overall, total expenditure (excluding depreciation) increased to 326.74 Cr from 325.88 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 12.76 Cr, up from 9.30 Cr the previous year. However, profit before tax decreased to 3.61 Cr from 5.45 Cr, resulting in a profit after tax of 2.31 Cr, down from 3.69 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) also fell to 1.1 from 1.75. On the balance sheet, total liabilities rose significantly to 162.76 Cr from 113.63 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 increased to 162.76 Cr from 113.63 Cr, with total current assets rising to 104.85 Cr from 78.75 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -15.00 Cr compared to a positive 6.00 Cr in the previous year, while cash flow from financing activities improved significantly to 41.00 Cr from 10.00 Cr, resulting in a net cash inflow of 1.00 Cr, a turnaround from a net outflow of -1.00 Cr.