Kriti Nutrients Limited, incorporated in 1992 and headquartered in Indore, India, is a significant entity in the soya-based product manufacturing and processing industry. As a part of the esteemed Kriti Group, the company specializes in producing non-GMO soya-based products. It offers branded refined soya bean oil and a range of value-added protein-based products, with "Kriti" being a well-recognized brand, particularly in Central India.
The company operates a robust business model serving both retail consumers and industrial clients. Kriti Nutrients manufactures soya protein and soya lecithin for industrial users, while also marketing, packaging, and branding edible refined oils for its retail customer base. Its product portfolio includes edible oils such as refined sunflower oil, soya bean oil, filtered groundnut oil, and mustard oil. Additionally, it produces soya lecithin, protein-based nuggets/TVP, full-fat soya flour, defatted flakes/grits/flour, and Super HyPro SBM.
Kriti Nutrients boasts a state-of-the-art manufacturing infrastructure that comprises solvent extraction plants, a vegetable oil refinery, a lecithin plant, an effluent treatment plant, fluidized bed boilers, and an in-house tin and jar manufacturing facility. The company's primary soyabean processing plant is strategically located in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Utilizing high-quality, Non-GMO soyabean seeds, Kriti Nutrients produces premium products including refined soyabean oil, Superhypro meal, defatted soya flakes, and lecithin. These products find extensive applications in human consumption, cattle feed, poultry, aquaculture, confectioneries, dairy products, and various industrial and pharmaceutical preparations. The company caters to diverse industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, aqua and poultry, infant nutrition, and dairy.
Kriti Nutrients is classified as a Small Cap company with a market capitalization of ₹549 crore as of May 12, 2025. The company has maintained strong financial discipline, evidenced by its reduced debt levels and its position as an almost debt-free entity.
For the financial year ended March 2025 (FY2025), the company reported a mixed financial performance. Sales saw a modest increase of 7.30% to ₹734.34 crore, up from ₹684.36 crore in FY2024. However, net profit experienced a decline of 18.33%, settling at ₹36.99 crore in FY2025 compared to ₹45.29 crore in FY2024.
In the fourth quarter of FY2025 (Q4 FY2025), sales grew by 16.13% to ₹200.05 crore, a rise from ₹172.27 crore in Q4 FY2024. Yet, net profit for the quarter decreased by 43.77%, amounting to ₹4.92 crore against ₹8.75 crore in Q4 FY2024.
Key financial metrics as of May 12, 2025, include:
• P/E Ratio: 13.43 times, trading at a 31% discount to its peers' median range of 19.54 times.
• P/B Ratio: 2.65 times, trading at a 35% premium to its peers' median range of 1.97 times.
• Current Dividend Yield: 0.28%.
Kriti Nutrients Limited is a subsidiary of Sakam Trading Private Limited. The promoters of the company are Sakam Trading Private Limited and Shiv Singh Mehta, holding a combined promoter stake of 66.7%. Within the core management, Shiv Singh Mehta serves as the Chairman, and Raj Kumar Bhawsar holds the position of Company Secretary.
The company's corporate structure includes its subsidiaries: Kriti Industries (I) Ltd. and Chetak Builders Pvt. Ltd. This structure facilitates strategic diversification within the broader Kriti Group ecosystem.
Kriti Nutrients is listed on India's two major stock exchanges.
• BSE Code: 533210
• NSE Symbol: KRITINUT
• ISIN: INE798K01010
The company's stock has exhibited volatility, with a 52-week high of ₹166.70 and a 52-week low of ₹85.15.
While the company has delivered a moderate sales growth of 7.13% over the past five years, indicating potential challenges in scaling operations, it has demonstrated good profit growth with a 21.7% CAGR over the same period. This strong profit growth suggests an ability to enhance operational efficiency and profitability, even when facing revenue growth hurdles.
Kriti Nutrients continues to leverage its core expertise in soya-based product manufacturing, maintaining its standing as a notable player in the Central Indian market for refined oils and protein-based products.