How has been the historical performance of Rane (Madras)?

Answer:The historical performance of Rane (Madras) shows a fluctuating trend in net sales and profitability over the years, with notable growth in recent periods.

Breakdown:
Rane (Madras) reported net sales of 3,405.75 Cr in Mar'25, a slight decrease from 3,462.73 Cr in Mar'24, but a significant increase from 2,354.44 Cr in Mar'23. The total operating income mirrored this trend, reaching 3,405.75 Cr in Mar'25. The raw material cost was 1,940.80 Cr in Mar'25, down from 2,006.31 Cr in Mar'24, while total expenditure (excluding depreciation) was 3,123.67 Cr, a decrease from 3,194.51 Cr in the previous year. Operating profit (PBDIT) increased to 297.75 Cr in Mar'25 from 278.53 Cr in Mar'24, reflecting an operating profit margin of 8.28%. Profit before tax improved to 77.90 Cr in Mar'25, compared to a loss of 32.40 Cr in Mar'24, leading to a profit after tax of 37.65 Cr, down from 54.76 Cr in the prior year. The company's total assets grew to 2,169.64 Cr in Mar'25 from 1,980.99 Cr in Mar'24, while total liabilities also increased to 2,169.64 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities rose to 315.00 Cr in Mar'25, up from 191.00 Cr in Mar'24, although the net cash outflow was -7.00 Cr. Overall, Rane (Madras) has shown resilience with a recovery in profitability and asset growth despite some fluctuations in sales and net profit.