MRP Agro - MRP Agro
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations reached INR 103.92 Cr (INR 10,392.35 Lakhs) in FY25, representing a significant growth of 140.58% YoY compared to the previous year. The company operates in food grains (Urad Dal), fly-ash, and coal trading, though specific percentage splits per segment were not detailed.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company primarily operates in India, with a heavy concentration in Madhya Pradesh, specifically Tikamgarh, where it holds Mandi licenses and a 96,644 sq ft land allocation from the state government.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved to 6.64% in FY25 from 2.31% in the previous year. Operating Profit Margin is reported at 98.69% for FY25, a massive increase from 4.31% in the previous year, likely reflecting a shift in business mix or specific accounting adjustments.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin stood at 98.69% in FY25. Core profitability improved as the Interest Coverage Ratio rose to 39.70 times from 15.17 times YoY, driven by higher earnings and reduced debt servicing requirements.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure (Cash Flow from Investments) was INR 2.49 Cr (INR 248.77 Lakhs) in FY25, compared to INR 8.65 Cr (INR 864.63 Lakhs) in FY24, primarily directed towards the establishment of the 27,000 sq ft urad dal processing unit.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a zero-debt position with a Debt-Equity Ratio of 0.00 as of March 31, 2025, down from 0.14 in the previous year. Specific credit ratings and interest rate percentages for new borrowings were not disclosed.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include food grains (specifically Urad), Coal, and Fly-ash. The specific percentage of total cost for each was not disclosed.
Import Sources
Raw materials are primarily sourced locally from Tikamgarh and surrounding rural-urban networks in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Key Suppliers
Suppliers are described as reliable sources and a strong urban-rural network, but specific company names were not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
The company has established a 27,000 sq ft urad dal processing unit on 96,644 sq ft of land. The dal mill is currently operating at 70% capacity utilization.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material procurement is managed through a strong rural-urban network and Mandi operations. Specific YoY cost change percentages were not disclosed.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The dal mill operates at 70% capacity utilization. Efficiency is supported by maintaining equipment for measuring product quality and adhering to industry standards.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is focused across various districts in Madhya Pradesh, particularly for the new 30 kg Sortex-cleaned offerings.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by the launch of Sortex-cleaned offerings in 30 kg packaging, expanding distribution across Madhya Pradesh districts, and leveraging the zero-debt position to scale food grain processing. The company is also investing heavily in the trading of fly-ash and coal.
Products & Services
Final products include processed Urad Dal, various food grains, Fly-ash, and Coal.
Brand Portfolio
The company trades food grain items under its own brand name 'MRP'.
New Products/Services
Recently launched Sortex-cleaned offerings in 30 kg packaging to enhance value for customers in Madhya Pradesh.
Market Expansion
Targeting expansion across various districts in Madhya Pradesh with a focus on building a strong consumer-facing front end.
Strategic Alliances
The company consults with external agencies on a case-to-case basis for technical and financial aspects, but no specific JVs were named.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift toward branded and quality-assured food grains. Global growth remains stable but subdued at 2.8%-3.0%, with advanced economies growing at only 1.4%.
Competitive Landscape
The company faces rising competition from banks, multilateral agencies, and new market entrants in the agro-trading and processing sector.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat includes its zero-debt status, Mandi operation licenses in Tikamgarh, and a significant 96,644 sq ft land allocation from the MP government, which are sustainable long-term advantages.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The company is sensitive to global economic shifts; the IMF downgraded 2025 global growth projections to 2.8% due to US tariff measures, which may impact the broader trading environment.
Consumer Behavior
There is an increasing consumer preference for purity, hygiene, and healthy grains, which the company addresses through its 'MRP' brand and quality assurance processes.
Geopolitical Risks
Sweeping tariff measures by the United States in April 2025 and subsequent global trade tensions are cited as significant risks to the economic outlook.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by Mandi licensing requirements in Madhya Pradesh, the Companies Act 2013, and food quality/safety standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company is regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues including Income Tax and GST. No dues were outstanding for more than six months as of March 31, 2025.
Legal Contingencies
The company disclosed the impact of pending litigations in its financial statements, but specific case names or INR values were not provided in the summary. No statutory dues were outstanding for over six months.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Key risks include potential management override of internal controls, global trade barriers due to US tariffs, and volatility in raw material costs.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High geographic concentration in Madhya Pradesh, particularly Tikamgarh, for both sourcing and processing.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on reliable sources for raw material procurement and external agencies for technical/financial consultation.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company has implemented accounting software with audit trail (edit log) facilities to mitigate financial reporting risks and uses Sortex technology for processing.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade payables stood at INR 8.10 Lakhs in FY25, down from INR 11.39 Lakhs in FY24, indicating well-managed short-term credit exposure.