How has been the historical performance of Sterling & Wils.?

Answer:The historical performance of Sterling & Wils shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Sterling & Wils experienced a notable increase in net sales from INR 2,015.01 crore in March 2023 to INR 6,301.86 crore in March 2025, following a dip to INR 3,035.37 crore in March 2024. The total operating income mirrored this trend, rising to INR 6,301.86 crore in March 2025 from INR 2,015.01 crore in March 2023. However, the company faced challenges with total expenditure, which increased to INR 6,055.13 crore in March 2025 from INR 3,057.94 crore in March 2024. Operating profit, which had been negative in previous years, turned positive at INR 286.33 crore in March 2025, indicating a recovery from a loss of INR 1,019.13 crore in March 2023. Profit before tax also improved significantly, reaching INR 162.54 crore in March 2025, compared to a loss of INR 1,178.74 crore in March 2023. The profit after tax showed a similar recovery, with a profit of INR 85.55 crore in March 2025, up from a loss of INR 1,174.96 crore in March 2023. On the balance sheet, total liabilities increased to INR 5,605.39 crore in March 2025 from INR 4,236.57 crore in March 2024, while total assets also rose to INR 5,605.39 crore in March 2025. The cash flow from operating activities was positive at INR 37 crore in March 2025, a significant improvement from a negative cash flow of INR 1,829 crore in March 2023. Overall, while Sterling & Wils faced substantial challenges in the past, recent data indicates a recovery in sales and profitability.