Pokarna Limited, incorporated in 1991 and based in Secunderabad, India, is primarily engaged in the quarrying, manufacturing, processing, and selling of granite, as well as the manufacturing and selling of apparel under the brand name Stanza. Originally incorporated as 'Pokarna Granites Limited' in October 1991 by K. Gautam Chand Jain and K. Prakash Chand Jain, its name was changed to 'Pokarna Limited' in January 2003.
Pokarna operates through two main business segments:
- Quartz Surfaces: This segment is the dominant revenue driver, contributing 97% in 9M FY25 (compared to 89% in FY22). Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pokarna Engineered Stone Ltd (PESL), is India's largest exporter of premium quartz surfaces. The company utilizes state-of-the-art Bretonstone® technology for producing its quartz surfaces and has a strong presence in 23 countries with a robust distribution network. The quartz surfaces are marketed under the brand name Quantra, offering over 100 designs such as Moon Walk, Champs-Elysees, Pirouette, La Dolce Vita, and Pantheon.
- Granite Products: The company's granite products are sold under the Pokarna brand. Their quarries yield a diverse color palette of over 75 granite varieties sourced from India, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Notable granite colors include Acacia, Black Galaxy, Coffee Brown, Flash Blue, Pokarna Green, Sapphire Blue, Seaweed Green, Silver Pearl, and Vizag Blue.
- Apparel Business: Pokarna also operates an apparel manufacturing and retailing business under the STANZA brand, producing and selling readymade garments. The company has two manufacturing facilities located in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for this segment.
Pokarna exports its products to a wide range of countries, including Albania, Canada, China, France, Germany, Grenada, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Russia, Thailand, the Czech Republic, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The company has supplied its products to prestigious residential projects like UB City Bangalore and Prestige Golfshire Villas, as well as commercial projects such as Marriott Hotels and Marriott Courtyard.
- Market Capitalization: ₹3,330 Crore (as of June 2025).
- Market Capitalization Change: A 42.3% increase over the past year (as of July 2025).
- Promoter Holding: 56.7%.
- Total Income: ₹234.38 Crores (a 40.3% year-over-year growth compared to ₹167.02 Crores in Q3 FY24).
- Net Profit (Profit After Tax): ₹50.60 Crores (a 138.3% year-over-year increase and a 12.5% quarter-on-quarter growth).
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹16.30 (up from ₹14.50 in Q2 FY25 and ₹6.80 in Q3 FY24, representing a 139.7% year-over-year growth).
- Revenue: ₹930 Crore.
- Profit: ₹188 Crore.
- Q4 FY25 Performance: Revenue of ₹262.68 crore (up 63%), Profit After Tax of ₹58.90 crore (up 280%).
- CEO Resignation: In June 2025, the CEO of Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited (PESL), a wholly owned subsidiary, resigned citing personal reasons, effective June 26, 2025.
- Business Performance: While the engineered stone segment continues to show strong EBITDA margins and expansion plans, the granite business faces challenges due to external factors like visa restrictions. The company is actively launching new product lines to strengthen its market presence in granite.
Pokarna is strategically focused on diversifying its international footprint to mitigate potential tariff concerns and competitive pressures, aiming to increase non-US revenue. The company maintains a strong focus on quality and innovation to sustain its profit margins. The robust financial performance in Q3 FY25, driven by the subsidiary's success and operational efficiencies, highlights the company's resilience.
- Share Price Performance:
- 52-week High: ₹1,451.70
- 52-week Low: ₹637.60
- 3-year Movement (BSE): +143.30%
