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1. Financial Highlights:
Krishna Defence posted FY25 revenue of ₹1949 Mn, up 83% YoY, driven mainly by defence sales. EBITDA grew 96% to ₹303 Mn with margin expansion to 15.6%. Net profit more than doubled to ₹219 Mn, improving PAT margin to 11.3%. H2FY25 showed sustained momentum with revenue up 42% and net profit rising 58%. The order book stood at ₹2,686 Mn (1.4x FY25 revenue), signaling robust demand. Shareholders’ equity is ₹1,312 Mn with controlled debt, inventory increased to ₹724 Mn while trade receivables dropped to ₹189 Mn.
2. Strategic Initiatives & Growth Drivers:
Halol facility’s steel section manufacturing capacity doubled from April 2025. A new composite doors and hatches manufacturing site is being set up via JV with VABO Composite (Netherlands) targeting Indian Navy and exports. Strategic stakes increased in Conceptia Software (20%) and Waveoptix Defence Solutions (40%) to boost marine engineering and RF/optical systems capabilities. Strong emphasis on R&D and indigenous product development supports domestic defence manufacturing goals.
3. Business Developments:
Entered JV with VABO Composite to expand composites portfolio with export potential to ASEAN, Middle East, Europe. Acquired stake in Conceptia, enhancing design engineering in marine and oil & gas sectors. Secured DNV and ABS certifications for Bulb Bars, improving commercial shipbuilding market access. Developed RF over fiber communication modules in just six months through Waveoptix, enhancing indigenous tech credentials.
4. Market Position & Competitive Advantage:
Krishna Defence is vertically integrated, supplying critical indigenous components to the Indian Navy and Army with strong inhouse R&D, metallurgy skills, and multiple DRDO tech transfers. Certifications and vendor status at major shipyards provide credible industry standing. Expansion into defence electronics and composites via partnerships broadens its defence solution offering amid increasing domestic content requirements.
5. Investor Implications:
Robust financials and a healthy order book point to positive growth potential. Strategic alliances and acquisitions accelerate product diversification and scaling. Capacity expansions and certifications boost access to defence and commercial maritime markets. Focus on indigenous innovation aligns well with national policy but execution risks on new facilities and JVs warrant close monitoring. Overall, Krishna Defence shows promising growth prospects in India’s growing defence ecosystem.
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