How has been the historical performance of the MOIL?

Answer:The historical performance of MOIL shows a significant decline in key financial metrics from March 2019 to March 2020.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2020, MOIL reported net sales of Rs 1,038.07 crore, a decrease from Rs 1,440.67 crore in the previous year. Total operating income mirrored this decline, falling to Rs 1,038.07 crore from Rs 1,440.67 crore. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, also decreased to Rs 782.53 crore from Rs 840.33 crore. Consequently, the operating profit (PBDIT) dropped to Rs 436.65 crore from Rs 791.15 crore, leading to a profit before tax of Rs 340.49 crore, down from Rs 724.32 crore. The profit after tax similarly fell to Rs 248.22 crore from Rs 478.46 crore, resulting in a net profit of Rs 248.22 crore compared to Rs 478.46 crore the previous year. The earnings per share (EPS) decreased to Rs 10.46 from Rs 18.57, and the operating profit margin declined to 24.62% from 41.67%. On the balance sheet, total assets decreased to Rs 3,281.83 crore from Rs 3,586.93 crore, while total liabilities also fell to Rs 3,281.83 crore from Rs 3,586.93 crore. The cash flow from operating activities dropped to Rs 57 crore from Rs 423 crore, while cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to Rs 105 crore from Rs 21 crore. Overall, the financial data indicates a challenging year for MOIL, characterized by reduced revenues and profits, alongside a notable decline in operating efficiency.