Kesar India - Kesar India
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations grew 53.26% YoY, reaching INR 80.66 Cr in FY25 compared to INR 52.63 Cr in FY24, driven by increased activity in property development and engineering contracting.
Geographic Revenue Split
Primary operations are concentrated in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The company has expanded internationally with a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Middle East, which received a loan of INR 23.25 Lakhs during the year.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved from 19.13% in FY24 to 22.96% in FY25. Profit after tax grew 83.95% YoY to INR 18.52 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Operating profit (PBT) margin stood at 30.87% in FY25, up from 26.70% in FY24, reflecting improved operational efficiency as Cost of Goods Sold as a % of revenue decreased from 53.3% to 52.6%.
Capital Expenditure
Not explicitly disclosed in absolute Cr, but fixed assets increased with depreciation rising 90% YoY to INR 0.69 Cr, indicating additions to the asset base.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company utilizes a working capital limit of INR 20 Cr from Punjab National Bank (secured by director property) and INR 2.50 Cr from HDFC Bank (secured by FD lien). Finance costs rose 575% YoY to INR 0.98 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Construction materials including steel, cement, bricks, and metalware for prefabricated housing. Cost of Goods Sold represents 52.6% of total revenue (INR 42.49 Cr).
Capacity Expansion
The company is a manufacturer of prefabricated and precast houses; specific installed capacity in units or MT is not disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs (COGS) were INR 42.49 Cr in FY25, a 51.5% increase YoY, tracking revenue growth while slightly improving as a percentage of sales.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory levels decreased 20.9% to INR 44.42 Cr despite a 53% revenue increase, suggesting faster project turnaround and improved efficiency.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed in available documents
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through international expansion via the Middle East subsidiary and leveraging precast/prefabricated housing technology to capture demand for faster construction in the residential and commercial segments.
Products & Services
Residential and commercial buildings, prefabricated houses, precast materials, and engineering consultancy services.
Brand Portfolio
Kesar Lands
New Products/Services
Expansion into prefabricated and precast housing materials and international engineering contracting.
Market Expansion
Expansion into the Middle East market through a newly established wholly-owned subsidiary.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward precast and prefabricated construction to mitigate rising labor costs and reduce project timelines; the company is positioned as a manufacturer in this niche.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with regional builders in Nagpur and specialized engineering contractors in the precast segment.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on integrated capabilities (engineering + construction + precast manufacturing), allowing for better margin control and faster delivery than traditional builders.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rate cycles which affect both borrowing costs (INR 22.5 Cr limits) and real estate demand.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing preference for ready-to-move-in homes and faster construction technologies.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to Middle East regulatory and economic stability through the new subsidiary.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) norms, municipal building codes, and construction safety standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 25.6% (INR 6.38 Cr tax on INR 24.90 Cr PBT).
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed pending litigations in its financial statements that could impact its financial position; specific case values were not provided in the summary.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Fluctuations in raw material prices (steel/cement) and cyclicality of the real estate market in the Nagpur region.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with 100% of current revenue likely derived from this region prior to Middle East subsidiary revenue generation.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on Punjab National Bank and HDFC Bank for working capital liquidity (INR 22.5 Cr).
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk as the company is an early adopter of precast technology, which is the current industry advancement.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables decreased 43.8% to INR 1.38 Cr, indicating very low counterparty credit risk and efficient collections.