Kings Infra PAT Jumps 71% in FY25, Income Up 37%

02 Jun 2025 CW Team

Kings Infra Ventures Limited, a leading integrated seafood and aquaculture company, reported a strong financial performance for FY25 with a 70.7 per cent year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1.29 billion and a 67.4 per cent increase in EBITDA to Rs 2.41 billion. Total income grew 37.5 per cent to Rs 12.46 billion during the year, backed by rising demand for sustainable aquaculture products and export expansion.

In Q4 FY25, the company posted total income of Rs 3.23 billion, up 26.9 per cent year-on-year. PAT stood at Rs 265 million, a 46.3 per cent increase from Q4 FY24. EBITDA rose by 57 per cent to Rs 594 million, with margins expanding to 18.41 per cent from 14.88 per cent.

Key Financial Highlights – FY25 (Standalone)

1. Total income: Rs 12.46 billion (up 37.48 per cent YoY)

2. EBITDA: Rs 2.41 billion (up 67.36 per cent)

3. EBITDA margin: 19.35 per cent (up 346 basis points)

4. PAT: Rs 1.29 billion (up 70.69 per cent)

5. PAT margin: 10.36 per cent (up 202 basis points)

6. EPS: Rs 5.31 (up 64.9 per cent)

Strategic Developments

Chairman and Managing Director Mr Shaji Baby John highlighted the strategic acquisition of Sri Aqua Seafoods, marking Kings Infra's entry into Andhra Pradesh, India’s top seafood exporting state. The firm appointed Mr Sreeram Inagalla as Chief Operating Officer, International Sales, to lead global expansion.

The company invested Rs 622 million in the Maritech Eco Park in Tuticorin, supported by an in-principle funding approval of Rs 1 billion from a nationalised bank. The park will focus on AI-powered indoor aquaculture systems.

Additionally, Kings Infra has initiated monetisation of 65 acres of land across Tuticorin, Kochi, and Bengaluru, which is expected to generate Rs 1.5 billion in free cash over the next three years.

Kings Infra remains focused on strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and innovation to sustain growth and profitability in India’s evolving aquaculture landscape.

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