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On Wednesday, the shares of HMA Agro Industries Ltd surged 2.02 per cent to Rs 31.20 per share from its previous closing of Rs 30.58 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 54.30 per share and its 52-week low of Rs 27.54 per share.

A Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. via video conference. The agenda includes approving the Annual Report for the financial year 2024-25, which encompasses the Board's Report, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) and other mandatory disclosures. The Board will also consider and approve the Notice for the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM), finalise its date, time and mode and establish the calendar of events. A key item is the consideration and recommendation of a final dividend for FY 2024-25, along with fixing its record date. Furthermore, the meeting will address the appointment of M/s R.C. Sharma & Associates as Secretarial Auditor for five years, review and approve any material related party transactions and consider the appointment of Ms. Bhawna Jain as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval. Finally, a Scrutinizer for the 17th AGM will be appointed to oversee the voting process.

HMA significantly boosted its global standing through a joint venture with PKPS, a key Malaysian government entity, allowing HMA to strategically address Malaysia's protein needs. This partnership is crucial as Malaysia is a top buyer of HMA's products. Additionally, HMA expanded its reach to the Philippines, increasing its export presence to nearly 50 countries and moving closer to its $1 billion revenue goal. The Board also approved securing Rs 100 Crores in Export Packing Credit from Punjab National Bank.

About the Company

HMA Agro Industries Ltd, founded in 2008, is a leading Indian food trade company specialising in handling and exporting a variety of food and agricultural products. They are one of the biggest exporters of frozen buffalo meat in India, accounting for over 10 per cent of the nation's total exports in this category. Its offerings include frozen fresh buffalo meat, prepared and frozen natural products, vegetables and cereals. The company's brands "Black Gold", "Kamil" and "HMA" are shipped to over 40 countries around the world. HMA Agro Industries has a strong focus on meat processing, operating four integrated plants in Aligarh, Mohali, Agra and Parbhani, with plans to expand by setting up a fifth facility in Haryana.

Quarterly Results: The net sales increased by 8 per cent to Rs 1,499.56 crore and net profit increased by 702 per cent to Rs 12.35 crore in Q4FY25 compared to Q4FY24.

Annual Results: The net sales increased by 7 per cent to Rs 5,133.02 crore in Q4FY25 compared to Q4FY24. The company reported a net profit of Rs 87.69 crore in FY25 compared to a net profit of Rs 100.58 crore in FY24, a decrease of 13 per cent.

The company has a market cap of over Rs 1,500 crore and the stock is up by 13.3 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 27.54 per share. The shares of the company have an ROE of 12 per cent and an ROCE of 12 per cent.

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