How has been the historical performance of the Asian Petroprod.?

Answer:The historical performance of Asian Petroprod. shows significant fluctuations in its financial metrics over the years, particularly in net sales and profitability.

Breakdown:
Asian Petroprod. reported net sales of Rs 41.67 crore in March 2025, a substantial increase from Rs 16.66 crore in March 2023 and a notable rise from previous years where sales were minimal, such as Rs 0.35 crore in March 2022. However, the company has faced challenges with total expenditure, which reached Rs 43.30 crore in March 2025, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of -Rs 1.12 crore, indicating ongoing operational losses despite the increase in sales. The profit before tax also reflected a loss of Rs 1.18 crore in March 2025, compared to a profit of Rs 0.15 crore in March 2023. The net profit followed a similar trend, showing a loss of Rs 1.18 crore in March 2025, down from a profit of Rs 0.11 crore in March 2023. The company's total liabilities stood at Rs 3.79 crore in March 2024, with total assets at the same level, indicating a challenging financial position. The book value per share has been negative, reflecting a decline in shareholder equity, which was -Rs 2.96 crore in March 2024. Overall, while Asian Petroprod. has made strides in increasing sales, it continues to struggle with profitability and maintaining a healthy balance sheet.