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. The 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 to 317.19 Cr from 315.71 Cr. Total expenditure, excluding depreciation, increased marginally to 326.74 Cr from 325.88 Cr. Operating profit (PBDIT) improved significantly to 12.76 Cr from 9.30 Cr, with an operating profit margin rising to 3.57% from 2.08%. However, profit before tax declined to 3.61 Cr from 5.45 Cr, leading to a profit after tax of 2.31 Cr, down from 3.69 Cr. The earnings per share also decreased to 1.1 from 1.75. On the balance sheet, total liabilities increased 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 rose to 162.76 Cr from 113.63 Cr, with total current assets increasing to 104.85 Cr from 78.75 Cr. The cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -15.00 Cr compared to a positive 6.00 Cr in the previous year, although the net cash inflow for the year was 1.00 Cr, compared to an outflow of -1.00 Cr in the prior year.