How has been the historical performance of Sonal Mercantile?

Answer:The historical performance of Sonal Mercantile shows a consistent growth trend in net sales and profits over the years, although there was a decline in net sales from Mar'24 to Mar'25.

Breakdown:
Sonal Mercantile's net sales increased from 4.13 Cr in Mar'19 to 39.32 Cr in Mar'24, before dropping to 35.29 Cr in Mar'25. Total operating income followed a similar pattern, reaching 39.32 Cr in Mar'24 and then decreasing to 35.29 Cr in Mar'25. Operating profit (PBDIT) also demonstrated growth, rising from 3.10 Cr in Mar'19 to 39.00 Cr in Mar'24, though it fell to 34.77 Cr in Mar'25. Profit before tax peaked at 15.64 Cr in Mar'24, then decreased to 13.96 Cr in Mar'25, while profit after tax reached 11.71 Cr in Mar'24 and declined to 10.41 Cr in Mar'25. The consolidated net profit showed a steady increase from 4.64 Cr in Mar'19 to 24.20 Cr in Mar'24, before rising to 32.32 Cr in Mar'25. The company's total assets grew from 326.62 Cr in Mar'20 to 631.64 Cr in Mar'25, and total liabilities increased from 326.62 Cr in Mar'20 to 631.64 Cr in Mar'25. Cash flow from operating activities improved, with a positive cash flow of 1.00 Cr in Mar'25 compared to negative figures in previous years. Overall, while there were fluctuations in sales and profits in the most recent year, the long-term trend indicates significant growth in both revenue and profitability.