Shri Venkatesh - Shri Venkatesh
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue grew 21.98% from INR 575.63 Cr in FY24 to INR 702.39 Cr in FY25, driven by significant improvement in sales volume and better realization in the manufacturing segment.
Geographic Revenue Split
Revenue is geographically concentrated in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with Maharashtra being the primary market for the 'Rich Soya' brand.
Profitability Margins
Net profit margin stood at 2.57% in FY25 compared to 2.61% in FY24. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 20.31% from INR 15.03 Cr to INR 18.08 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin was historically reported at 4.42% in FY23. For FY25, operating expenses accounted for 96.6% of revenue, indicating thin margins typical of the competitive edible oil industry.
Capital Expenditure
The company increased its refining capacity from 36,000 TPA to 54,000 TPA. Total debt increased by INR 31.15 Cr YoY to INR 128.47 Cr in FY25, likely funding capacity enhancements and working capital.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Credit rating upgraded to IVR BBB/Stable in June 2025 from IVR BBB-/Stable. Interest coverage ratio remains comfortable at 3.36x as of March 31, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Soyabean and Cotton seed are the primary raw materials, with raw material costs and other expenses representing approximately 96.6% of total revenue.
Import Sources
India imports over 50% of its edible oil requirements; SVRL is sensitive to global prices influenced by geo-political tensions in Europe and the Middle East.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed refining capacity is 54,000 tons per annum (TPA), upgraded from 36,000 TPA in previous cycles.
Raw Material Costs
Total expenses reached INR 677.93 Cr in FY25, up 22.1% from INR 555.22 Cr in FY24, reflecting higher procurement costs and increased volumes.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) was 20.37% in FY25, down from 24.84% in FY24, reflecting the impact of increased capital deployment.
Logistics & Distribution
The company leverages its location in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, to maintain a strong procurement network and distribution across the state.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
22%
Growth Strategy
SVRL plans to achieve growth by expanding its product portfolio into Sunflower, Palm, and Mustard oils, strengthening distribution channels, and leveraging its established 'Rich Soya' brand to capture higher market share in the branded edible oil segment.
Products & Services
Refined Soyabean Oil, Refined Cotton Seed Oil, and traded edible oils including Palm and Sunflower oil.
Brand Portfolio
Rich Soya, Rich Sun, Silver Gold.
New Products/Services
Planned launches of Sunflower oil, Palm oil, and Mustard oil to diversify revenue streams.
Market Expansion
Focusing on deepening penetration in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh while aiming to become a leading national edible oil refiner.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift toward branded consumption, though it remains highly fragmented with low entry barriers and thin margins of ~3-4%.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from both large organized players and numerous small unorganized refineries.
Competitive Moat
Moat is derived from experienced promoters (Kabre family), established regional brand equity, and a strategic location in Jalgaon which provides a logistics advantage for raw material procurement.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to domestic inflation and global commodity price cycles, as edible oil is a core consumer good.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing domestic consumption of edible oils is outpacing domestic production, favoring established refiners with strong distribution.
Geopolitical Risks
Tensions in Europe and the Middle East create price pressures and supply chain uncertainties for imported raw materials.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by the Essential Commodities Act, which regulates stocking levels and price controls on edible oils.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate was approximately 23.8% in FY25, with a total tax provision of INR 5.84 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
No material pending court cases or legal disputes were reported in the FY25 auditor's report.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Vulnerability to agro-climatic risks (monsoon impact on soyabean/cotton crops) and sudden changes in government import duty structures.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High risk with significant revenue originating only from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on a network of local farmers and traders for raw material supply.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk as refining technology is mature, but failure to upgrade to more efficient processing could impact thin margins.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Liquidity is considered adequate with a current ratio of 1.61x and sufficient cash accruals to meet debt obligations.