How has been the historical performance of Virat Industries?

Answer:The historical performance of Virat Industries shows fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Virat Industries' net sales have seen a decline from INR 37.68 crore in March 2023 to INR 31.63 crore in March 2025, following a peak in March 2023. The total operating income mirrored this trend, decreasing from INR 37.68 crore in March 2023 to INR 31.63 crore in March 2025. The raw material cost increased slightly to INR 12.57 crore in March 2025 from INR 12.22 crore in March 2024, while employee costs rose to INR 6.29 crore in March 2025. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, decreased to INR 30.40 crore in March 2025 from INR 34.63 crore in March 2023. Operating profit (PBDIT) also declined from INR 3.05 crore in March 2023 to INR 1.23 crore in March 2025, reflecting a drop in operating profit margin from 8.09% to 3.89%. Profit before tax decreased from INR 2.18 crore in March 2023 to INR 1.21 crore in March 2025, while profit after tax followed suit, dropping from INR 1.62 crore to INR 0.90 crore in the same period. The company’s total assets increased from INR 30.35 crore in March 2023 to INR 31.23 crore in March 2025, with total liabilities also rising slightly from INR 30.35 crore to INR 31.23 crore. Cash flow from operating activities showed a positive trend in March 2024 at INR 5.00 crore, contrasting with a negative cash flow of INR -1.00 crore in March 2023. Overall, Virat Industries has experienced a mixed financial performance, with declining sales and profits but an increase in total assets.