KLL - Kaushalya
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated FY25 Total Revenues reached INR 1,246.31 Cr. Segment-specific growth percentages are not disclosed in the available documents.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates across 116 locations in different states of India. Haryana is a key region with 17 depots, including the newly added Siwani CFA depot.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for FY25 was 0.95% (INR 11.85 Cr profit on INR 1,246.31 Cr revenue).
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA Margin for FY25 was 1.45% (INR 18.12 Cr EBITDA). Core profitability is driven by integrated logistics and C&F services.
Capital Expenditure
As of March 31, 2025, INR 1.55 Cr of IPO proceeds remained unutilized and were held in escrow/current accounts at ICICI Bank.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Fuel (Diesel) is the primary operational cost for FTL services; specific percentage of total cost is not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity includes 116 locations across India. Planned expansion includes the Siwani CFA depot in Haryana, which adds 10,000 MT of monthly volume capacity for Shree Cement.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed in available documents
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the expansion of the depot network (e.g., 17th depot in Haryana), deepening partnerships with existing clients like Shree Cement (adding 10,000 MT/month volume), and a strategic demerger of KLL and BLSL to create a sharper focus on core logistics verticals.
Products & Services
Integrated logistics support, Carrying and Forwarding (C&F) services, Full Truck Load (FTL) transportation, and rake point management.
Brand Portfolio
Kaushalya Logistics Limited.
New Products/Services
Expansion into other logistics sub-segments and additional verticals following the proposed demerger.
Market Expansion
Targeting emerging micro-markets and expanding the depot network in states like Haryana.
Strategic Alliances
Long-term service partnerships with Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, ACC, Ambuja Cement (Adani Group), JK Cement, and Shree Cement Limited.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The cement logistics sector is evolving towards advanced and integrated solutions; KLL is positioning itself to handle complex workflows and provide dependable service across its 116 locations.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a competitive logistics market serving major cement conglomerates.
Competitive Moat
Durable competitive advantage derived from a 20-year track record and deep integration into the supply chains of India's largest cement manufacturers, creating high barriers to entry.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to infrastructure spending and GDP growth, which drive cement demand and logistics volumes.
Consumer Behavior
Cement brands are increasingly outsourcing logistics to integrated providers to improve efficiency and meet market needs.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Companies Act 2013 (Sections 177, 188, 197) and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).
Legal Contingencies
Pending litigations exist; the company has disclosed their impact on the financial position in the notes to accounts. No material foreseeable losses on long-term or derivative contracts were noted as of March 31, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Potential integration challenges from the demerger and market conditions affecting the cement industry.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operates in 116 locations across India, with a strong presence in Haryana (17 depots).
Third Party Dependencies
Significant dependency on 5 major cement groups for revenue generation.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Digital transformation includes the implementation of audit trail (edit log) features in accounting software to ensure financial reporting integrity.