How has been the historical performance of Sundaram Clayton?

Answer:The historical performance of Sundaram Clayton shows a mixed trend over the past few years, with significant fluctuations in key financial metrics.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2025, Sundaram Clayton reported net sales of 2,259.30 Cr, a notable increase from 1,415.31 Cr in March 2024, but a decrease from 2,052.78 Cr in March 2023. Total operating income mirrored this trend, reaching 2,259.30 Cr in March 2025. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, rose to 2,164.66 Cr from 1,384.47 Cr in the previous year. Operating profit (PBDIT) increased to 118.57 Cr in March 2025 from 64.72 Cr in March 2024, although it was lower than the 134.60 Cr reported in March 2023. Despite this improvement, the profit before tax turned positive at 38.51 Cr in March 2025, recovering from a loss of 97.59 Cr in March 2024, yet the profit after tax remained negative at -11.01 Cr. The company's total liabilities increased to 3,099.15 Cr in March 2025 from 2,673.96 Cr in March 2024, while total assets also rose to 3,099.15 Cr from 2,673.96 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities was negative at -9.00 Cr in March 2025, contrasting with a positive cash flow of 45.00 Cr in March 2024. Overall, while there are signs of recovery in sales and operating profit, the company continues to face challenges with profitability and cash flow.