Kalyani Investment Company Ltd (KICL) is a Non-Deposit taking Core Investment Company. The company holds 90% of its assets invested in shares, debts, and other securities of companies within the same group. KICL primarily works to acquire, hold, and deal in shares, stocks, bonds, obligations, and securities of companies and governing bodies, whether located in India or elsewhere.
It was incorporated on June 25, 2009, and received a certificate of commencement for business on March 25, 2010. Kalyani Investment Co. was formed by demerging the 'investment business' of Kalyani Steel Ltd. and by amalgamating the 'Investment Undertaking' of three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Chakrapani Investments & Trades Ltd., Surajmukhi Investment & Finance Ltd. and Gladiolla Investments Ltd.) of Kalyani Steel Ltd. The Investment Division of KSL was transferred to and vested in the company and Chakrapani, Surajmukhi and Gladiolla, the wholly-owned subsidiaries of KSL were amalgamated with the company, with effect from October 1, 2009.
The scheme became effective on March 31, 2010. The company's equity shares were listed on Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE), and Pune Stock Exchange Ltd (PSE) with effect from January 14, 2011.
Kalyani Investment Company Limited, a non-deposit taking core investment company, engages in making investments in group companies in India. It invests in companies, including forging, steel, power generation, chemicals, and banking sectors. The company operates as a strategic investment vehicle focusing on long-term value creation through portfolio management.
The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Pune, India. Kalyani Investment Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of Sundaram Trading and Investment Private Limited. The promoters of Kalyani Investment Company Ltd are Sundaram Trading & Investment Private Limited and Ajinkya Investment & Trading Company.
Kalyani Investment Company Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹2,090 crore as on 23-Apr-2025. The company has given a return of 37.61% in the last 3 years.
The company has been maintaining a strong financial position with consistent profitability. The TTM profit after tax of Kalyani Investment Company Ltd was ₹75 crore. For the full financial year 2025, revenue was ₹78.2 crore and net profit was ₹71.5 crore. In the latest quarterly results (Q4 FY2025), on a consolidated basis, Kalyani Investment Company Ltd reported a profit of ₹3.23 crore on a total income of ₹11.01 crore.
• Market Cap: ₹2,090 crore (as of 23-Apr-2025)
• P/E Ratio: 29.09 (as of May 27, 2025)
• P/B Ratio: 4.80 (as of May 27, 2025)
• 52-Week High: ₹8,231.45
• 52-Week Low: ₹3,470.00
• TTM Profit After Tax: ₹75 crore
• Revenue (FY2025): ₹78.2 crore
• Net Profit (FY2025): ₹71.5 crore
• Promoter Holding: 75.0%
The chairman of the company is Amit B Kalyani. The promoters of Kalyani Investment Company Ltd are Sundaram Trading & Investment Private Limited and Ajinkya Investment & Trading Company. They collectively own 74.59% of the total equity. The total promoter holding is 75.0%.
There is no promoter pledging in Kalyani Investment Company Ltd.
The company is almost debt-free. This debt-free status provides the company with financial flexibility and reduces financial risk for investors. The stock is trading at 0.27 times its book value, which indicates that the stock is trading at a significant discount to its book value.
However, investors should note that though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividends, and the company has a low return on equity of 0.94% over the last 3 years.
Kalyani Investment announces audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the FY ended March 31, 2025. The company has appointed SVD & Associates as secretarial auditors for five years from the 2025 AGM to the 2030 AGM.
The company belongs to the financial services sector and operates as a core investment company focusing on group companies across diverse industries. With a debt-free balance sheet and strong market position, KICL presents an opportunity for investors seeking exposure to a diversified investment portfolio managed by experienced professionals in the Kalyani Group.
The stock has shown strong performance over the past three years with a 37.61% return in the last 3 years. However, investors should consider the current valuation metrics and the company's dividend policy before making investment decisions.
