How has been the historical performance of Singer India?

Answer:The historical performance of Singer India shows fluctuations in net sales and profitability over the years.

Breakdown:
Singer India's net sales decreased from INR 482.99 crore in March 2019 to INR 451.18 crore in March 2020, following an increase from INR 421.58 crore in March 2018. The total operating income mirrored this trend, remaining at INR 451.18 crore in March 2020, down from INR 482.99 crore in the previous year. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, also decreased from INR 467.90 crore in March 2019 to INR 436.52 crore in March 2020. Operating profit, excluding other income, slightly declined from INR 15.09 crore in March 2019 to INR 14.66 crore in March 2020, while the overall operating profit, including other income, increased from INR 17.00 crore to INR 18.31 crore in the same period. Profit before tax decreased from INR 14.70 crore to INR 12.35 crore, leading to a profit after tax of INR 7.98 crore in March 2020, down from INR 9.39 crore in March 2019. The earnings per share also fell from INR 1.75 to INR 1.49. The cash flow from operating activities improved significantly from a negative INR 1.00 crore in March 2019 to INR 17.00 crore in March 2020, contributing to a net cash inflow of INR 9.00 crore, compared to a net outflow of INR 9.00 crore in the previous year. Overall, while there were declines in sales and profits, cash flow from operations showed a positive trend in March 2020.