FMCG Stock-Krishival Foods Ltd in Focus Today; Here’s Why

DSIJ Intelligence-1 / 29 Oct 2025/ Categories: Mindshare, Trending

The stock is up by 39 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 355 per share.

The Board of Directors of Krishival Foods Limited met on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and made several key decisions, including the temporary deferral of the Rights Issue due to technical issues, which are anticipated to be resolved within one month. Critically, the Board approved an increase in the authorised share capital of the Company from the existing Rs 24.50 crore (divided into 2.45 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each) to Rs 30 crore (divided into 3 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each). This capital increase necessitates a corresponding amendment to Clause V of the Memorandum of Association, which is subject to the approval of the Company's members at an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EOGM). The Notice for this EOGM, scheduled to be held on November 21, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. (IST) via Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means, was also formally approved.

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Additionally, the company has welcomed the GST rate reduction on nuts, dried fruits, and ice cream, a move that is expected to significantly boost sales ahead of the festive season. The 56th GST Council meeting confirmed a reduction for these products, with nuts and dried fruits seeing their GST rate cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, and ice cream from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. This policy change, effective September 22, 2025, is anticipated to spur consumption by making high-quality packaged foods more affordable and accessible to a broader range of consumers.

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About the Company

Krishival Foods Ltd. is one of the FMCG companies focused on producing high-quality, sustainable food products for domestic and global markets. With a diversified portfolio across dry fruits, snacks, ice cream, etc. and a robust procurement model, the company aims to emerge as a major player in discretionary consumption.

According to Quarterly Results, the net sales surged 70 per cent to Rs 49.52 crore in Q1FY26 compared to net sales of Rs 29.20 crore in Q1FY25. The company reported net profit of Rs 4.40 crore in Q1FY26 compared to a net profit of Rs 3.35 crore in Q1FY25, an increase of 31 per cent. In FY25, the company reported net sales of Rs 202 crore and net profit of Rs 14 crore.

The company has a market cap of over Rs 1,000 crore with a PE of 64x, an ROE of 11 per cent and an ROCE of 15 per cent. The stock is up by 39 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 355 per share. The promoter of the company, Aparna Arun Morale, holds the majority of the stake, i.e., 34.48 per cent stake.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.