How has been the historical performance of Orissa Bengal?

Answer:The historical performance of Orissa Bengal shows a mixed trend in 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 also rose to 338.85 Cr from 332.80 Cr. The company experienced a decrease in employee costs, which fell to 4.46 Cr from 4.85 Cr, while manufacturing expenses increased slightly to 317.19 Cr from 315.71 Cr. Total expenditure, excluding depreciation, rose to 326.74 Cr from 325.88 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 12.76 Cr, up from 9.30 Cr. However, profit before tax decreased to 3.61 Cr from 5.45 Cr, resulting in a profit after tax of 2.31 Cr compared to 3.69 Cr in the prior year. The earnings per share (EPS) also declined to 1.1 from 1.75. On the balance sheet, total liabilities increased significantly to 162.76 Cr from 113.63 Cr, driven by a rise in long-term borrowings to 19.24 Cr from 8.01 Cr and short-term borrowings to 39.78 Cr from 5.64 Cr. Total assets grew 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, reversing from a net outflow of -1.00 Cr.