How has been the historical performance of Rajnandini Metal?

Answer:The historical performance of Rajnandini Metal shows fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years, culminating in a challenging fiscal year ending March 2025.

Breakdown:
Rajnandini Metal's net sales peaked at 1,212.43 Cr in March 2024 but fell to 1,033.58 Cr in March 2025. Total operating income followed a similar trend, decreasing from 1,212.43 Cr in March 2024 to 1,033.58 Cr in March 2025. The company faced rising raw material costs, which increased from 1,157.86 Cr in March 2024 to 1,033.71 Cr in March 2025, contributing to a total expenditure of 1,030.26 Cr in March 2025. Operating profit, excluding other income, dropped significantly to 3.32 Cr in March 2025 from 21.47 Cr in March 2024, leading to a profit before tax of -2.72 Cr in March 2025, down from 17.38 Cr in the previous year. Consequently, profit after tax also turned negative at -2.17 Cr in March 2025, compared to 15.24 Cr in March 2024. The company's total assets decreased from 164.29 Cr in March 2024 to 147.89 Cr in March 2025, while total liabilities also fell from 164.29 Cr to 147.89 Cr during the same period. Cash flow from operating activities showed a positive trend at 62.00 Cr in March 2025, contrasting with a negative cash flow of -19.00 Cr in March 2024. Overall, Rajnandini Metal's financial performance reflects a decline in profitability and sales in the latest fiscal year, despite some improvements in cash flow from operations.