KALANA - Kalana
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single reportable segment: Iron & Steel Products (manufacturing of M.S. Billets/Ingots and Alloy Steel Billets/Ingots). Revenue from operations for FY 2024-25 was INR 55.19 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is generated from operations in India, specifically from manufacturing facilities located in Sanand and Viramgam, Gujarat.
Profitability Margins
For FY 2024-25, the Net Profit Ratio was 2.19%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was INR 1.73 Cr and Net Profit was INR 1.21 Cr. However, H1 FY26 saw a significant decline, with Net Profit dropping to INR 0.0085 Cr (INR 0.85 Lakhs).
EBITDA Margin
Core operating profitability (PBT + Finance Costs + Depreciation) for FY 2024-25 was approximately INR 5.69 Cr, representing an estimated EBITDA margin of 10.3% on total income of INR 56.10 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
The company raised INR 32.59 Cr through an IPO in September 2024. As of September 30, 2025, INR 21.11 Cr has been utilized for setting up rolling mills at Sanand (INR 2.00 Cr) and Viramgam (INR 10.51 Cr), with INR 11.48 Cr remaining unutilized.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed in available documents. The company maintains a very low Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.06 and a high Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1793.10 as of March 31, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Steel scrap, iron, and various alloys used in the manufacturing of M.S. Billets and Alloy Steel Billets.
Import Sources
Primarily sourced from domestic markets in Gujarat; specific international import sources are not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding downstream by setting up rolling mills at Sanand (Survey No. 4/1) and Viramgam (Survey No. 452). Total IPO-funded capex for these projects is INR 28.98 Cr.
Raw Material Costs
Not explicitly disclosed as a percentage of revenue; however, the company maintains an inventory turnover of 12.98 days, indicating rapid processing of raw materials.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory turnover of 12.98 days and trade receivable turnover of 13.16 indicate efficient working capital cycles and manufacturing throughput.
Logistics & Distribution
Not disclosed in available documents; however, proximity to the Sanand-Viramgam industrial highway provides a logistical advantage.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed in available documents
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by transitioning from a billet manufacturer to an integrated steel player through the establishment of new rolling mills in Sanand and Viramgam. This INR 32.59 Cr expansion aims to capture higher margins in finished steel products.
Products & Services
M.S. Billets/Ingots and Alloy Steel Billets/Ingots of various grades.
Brand Portfolio
Kalana Ispat.
New Products/Services
Rolling mill products are expected to be launched following the completion of the Sanand and Viramgam facilities, significantly expanding the product portfolio.
Market Expansion
Targeting the industrial and infrastructure sectors within Gujarat and neighboring states.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian steel industry is benefiting from strong long-term fundamentals and large-scale government investments in infrastructure.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in the highly competitive SME steel sector, competing with both local players and larger integrated mills.
Competitive Moat
Localized manufacturing presence in the Sanand industrial hub provides a cost advantage in logistics and proximity to a large B2B customer base in Gujarat.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Indian GDP growth and infrastructure investments, which drive demand for iron and steel products.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is driven by B2B industrial requirements and infrastructure project cycles.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with the Companies Act 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, and NSE Emerge listing requirements.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company is subject to standard Indian corporate tax rates; effective tax paid in FY 2024-25 was INR 0.74 Cr on PBT of INR 1.73 Cr (~42% including deferred tax adjustments).
Legal Contingencies
No investor complaints were received or pending for the half-year ended September 30, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Significant volatility in raw material prices and the risk of project delays in the Sanand and Viramgam rolling mill expansions.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of manufacturing and revenue is concentrated in the Ahmedabad/Gujarat region.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of competition from larger mills utilizing more advanced integrated furnace and rolling technologies.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivable turnover of 13.16 suggests healthy credit management, with receivables at INR 1.53 Cr as of September 2025.