Welspun Investments and Commercials Limited (WICL) is an India-based investment company incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in Mumbai. The company operates primarily in the investment activities segment, focusing on investing and dealing in shares and securities, alongside trading textile products and commodities. It was formerly known as Welspun Investments Limited and officially changed its name to Welspun Investments and Commercials Limited in March 2010.
Originally established as a private limited company in 2008, it was later converted into a public limited company. On April 1, 2009, the Investment and Treasury Division of Welspun India Ltd. was transferred to WICL. Its equity shares became listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange Ltd. (NSE) in 2010.
WICL is classified as a Core Investment Company (CIC), which is a non-deposit-taking entity and does not require registration with the Reserve Bank of India. The company strategically seeks trading opportunities across diverse sectors by leveraging the established position of the Welspun Group. WICL primarily holds equity shares in various Welspun Group companies that are actively involved in sectors such as Line Pipes, Steel, Infrastructure, and Oil & Gas.
The company's revenue is significantly influenced by dividends declared by its investee companies and fluctuations in the stock market prices of these companies. The investment segment's performance is intrinsically linked to economic developments and the operational success of its investee companies, particularly their profits, dividend payouts, and stock valuations.
WICL is an integral part of the Welspun Group, a global conglomerate with extensive business interests spanning Line Pipes, Home Textiles, Infrastructure, Steel, Advanced Textiles, Warehousing, and Flooring solutions, generating a revenue of approximately $5 billion. Welspun World (formerly known as Welspun Group) is an Indian multinational conglomerate with a significant presence in line pipes, textiles, infrastructure, and steel. This US$ 3 billion conglomerate embodies a fusion of expertise, resources, opportunities, and engineering excellence. Holding global leadership positions in Line Pipe and Home Textiles, the Welspun Group boasts a prestigious client list that includes most of the Fortune 100 Companies operating in the Oil & Gas and Retail sectors.
The market capitalization of Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd (WELINV) stood at ₹465.00 Cr as of July 7, 2025. For the full financial year ending March 2025, the company reported a net profit of ₹3.70 crore, marking a substantial increase of 33.09% compared to ₹2.78 crore in the previous fiscal year ended March 2024. Sales also saw a healthy rise of 27.12%, reaching ₹5.25 crore for the year ended March 2025, up from ₹4.13 crore in the year ended March 2024.
The company's audited FY25 results, which reported a profit of ₹370.25 Lakhs and received an unmodified auditor opinion, were released in May 2025. The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd (WELINV) is currently 125.67, and its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio is 1.02.
• Debt Status: The company is virtually debt-free.
• Investment Value vs. Market Cap: The market value of its investments (₹493 Cr) significantly exceeds its Market Cap (₹464 Cr).
• Promoter Holding: Promoter holding in Welspun Investments & Commercials Ltd. has remained consistent at 74.58% as of March 2025, same as reported in June 2024.
• Subsidiary Status: Welspun Investments and Commercials Limited operates as a subsidiary of Welspun Group Master Trust.
With a deep-rooted history in commodity trading, Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd. has cultivated significant market expertise. The Company's investment portfolio primarily consists of equity shares in Welspun Group entities engaged in businesses such as SAW Pipes & Steel Plates, Infrastructure, and Steel. This strategic positioning within the broader Welspun ecosystem empowers the company to capitalize on the diversified business portfolio that spans multiple industrial sectors.
• 52-Week Range: The 52-week high for Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd (WELINV) is ₹1325.90, and its 52-week low is ₹597.55.
• Sales Growth: The company has demonstrated a poor sales growth rate of -8.75% over the past five years.
• Return on Equity: The company has recorded a low return on equity (ROE) of 1.10% over the last three years.
• Sector Classification: Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd (WELINV) belongs to the Financials sector and is categorized under the Diversified Financials sub-sector.
The company's business model is fundamentally built upon leveraging the inherent strengths and diverse portfolio of the Welspun Group. This approach positions WICL as a crucial investment vehicle, offering exposure to various industrial sectors through its strategic holdings in group companies operating across the line pipes, steel, infrastructure, and energy segments.
