How has been the historical performance of the Chrome Silicon?

Answer:The historical performance of Chrome Silicon has shown significant fluctuations over the years, particularly in net sales and profitability.

Breakdown:
Chrome Silicon's net sales have experienced a notable decline, dropping from Rs 175.67 crore in March 2023 to Rs 73.40 crore in March 2025. This decline is accompanied by a consistent absence of other operating income across the years. The total operating income followed a similar trend, peaking in March 2023 and then decreasing sharply to Rs 73.40 crore in March 2025. The raw material costs have varied, with a peak of Rs 54.02 crore in March 2023, but significantly reduced to Rs 17.12 crore by March 2025. Total expenditure, excluding depreciation, has increased to Rs 155.44 crore in March 2025, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of -Rs 82.04 crore, a stark contrast to the positive operating profit seen in March 2023. The profit before tax also reflects this downturn, showing a loss of Rs 85.94 crore in March 2025 compared to a small profit in March 2024. Consequently, the net profit has fallen to -Rs 85.94 crore in March 2025, marking a significant decline from the profit of Rs 2.73 crore in March 2023. The earnings per share have also deteriorated, resulting in an EPS of -52.4 in March 2025. Overall, Chrome Silicon's financial performance has been characterized by increasing losses and declining revenues in recent years.