Kings Infra posts 22 per cent rise in Q1 income
Kings Infra Ventures Limited today announced its results for Q1 FY25-26, reporting strong growth driven by expanded exports and the integration of additional leased farms into its high-efficiency supply chain. The performance reflects the company’s strategic focus on diversifying global markets, enhancing farm productivity, and consolidating its position in the high-growth healthy proteins sector.
Financial Performance
- Total income rose to Rs 3.42 billion, up 21.68 per cent from Rs 2.81 billion in Q1 FY24-25.
- EBITDA increased to Rs 701 million, a 36.91 per cent rise from Rs 512 million.
- EBITDA margin improved to 20.50 per cent, up 228 basis points year-on-year.
- Profit after tax (PAT) grew to Rs 349 million, a 21.35 per cent increase from Rs 287 million.
- Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs 1.45, compared to Rs 1.18 in the same quarter last year, marking a 22.88 per cent rise.
Strategic Growth Drivers
- Kings Infra outlined its roadmap for multi-vertical expansion through:
- KI Global – a UAE-based trade and investment platform for aquaculture and seafood commerce.
- BlueTechOS – an AI-enabled farm management system designed to optimise yields and reduce environmental impact.
- Maritech Parks – integrated land-based aquaculture and processing hubs.
- SISTA360 – a sustainable seafood traceability and analytics solution.
- Retail brands such as Frigo, Bento C Aqua King, and Aqua King healthcare products to boost farm productivity and sustainability.
- Land Monetisation Programme – unlocking balance sheet value to fund growth with limited leverage.
- Management Commentary
- Shaji Baby John, Chairman and Managing Director, said:
“Q1 FY25-26 marks the beginning of a transformative year for Kings Infra. Our access to new export markets and integration of leased farms is ensuring a sustainable production pipeline. The coming quarters will see scaling across retail, technology, and production platforms, placing us firmly on track to become one of the most valuable food companies in the healthy proteins sector.”
Lalbert Cherian, CFO, added:
“We are executing a capital-efficient growth strategy. With land monetisation, export growth, and the scaling of high-margin retail brands, we expect a step-change in revenues and profitability.”
Sreeram Inagalla, CEO – KI Global, commented:
“KI Global is our gateway to the world. From our UAE base, we are creating a platform that links sustainable aquaculture with global markets, powered by digital solutions such as BlueTechOS. This is about building a global ecosystem for premium, sustainable seafood and aquatic healthcare.”