SAWALIYA - Sawaliya Food
Financial Performance
Capital Expenditure
The company planned a total capital expenditure of INR 7.49 Cr (748.66 Lakhs) for machinery upgrades and a 149.04KWp solar plant. As of September 30, 2025, INR 4.74 Cr (63.29%) has been utilized, with INR 2.75 Cr (36.71%) remaining for future deployment to enhance manufacturing capacity.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company intended to utilize INR 4.61 Cr (461.15 Lakhs) for the repayment or pre-payment of borrowings. However, 0% of this has been utilized as of September 30, 2025, due to pending bank approvals; the funds are currently held in Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs).
Operational Drivers
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding its operational infrastructure by installing an on-grid rooftop solar PV system with a capacity of 149.04KWp at its existing manufacturing unit in Pithampur to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is being targeted through the upgrade of existing machinery and purchase of new equipment using INR 7.49 Cr of IPO proceeds, of which 63.29% (INR 4.74 Cr) is already deployed to improve throughput.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed
Growth Strategy
Growth is being pursued through a three-pronged strategy: 1) Modernizing production via a INR 7.49 Cr machinery upgrade to increase output, 2) Strengthening the balance sheet by allocating INR 4.61 Cr for debt repayment to reduce interest burden, and 3) Ensuring liquidity with a INR 10.00 Cr infusion into working capital to support higher sales volumes.
Products & Services
Food products (specific product categories like snacks, grains, or processed foods are not detailed in the provided text).
Brand Portfolio
Sawaliya
External Factors
Industry Trends
The food processing industry is shifting towards cost-efficiency and sustainability, evidenced by Sawaliya's investment in a 149.04KWp solar PV system and machinery upgrades to remain competitive in a high-volume market.
Competitive Moat
The company is building a cost-leadership moat by integrating renewable energy (149.04KWp solar) and upgrading machinery to improve manufacturing yield, which helps sustain margins against local competitors in the food sector.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company operates under food safety and manufacturing standards in Pithampur, Dhar, though specific regulatory hurdles beyond standard compliance are not listed.
Environmental Compliance
The company is investing in a 149.04KWp on-grid rooftop solar PV system, which aligns with green energy initiatives and potentially reduces future carbon-related compliance costs.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the pending bank approval for the prepayment of INR 4.61 Cr in borrowings, which leaves the company exposed to debt servicing costs. Additionally, 36.71% of the CapEx budget remains unutilized, risking delays in operational scaling.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operations are concentrated in Pithampur, District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, where the main manufacturing unit and registered office are located.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on banks for debt prepayment approvals (affecting INR 4.61 Cr) and machinery vendors for the remaining INR 2.75 Cr of planned upgrades.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is addressing technology risks by upgrading existing machinery and purchasing new equipment using its INR 7.49 Cr CapEx budget to avoid production inefficiencies.