KCP Ltd Posts Rs 2.39 Crore Loss in FY25
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: May 31, 2025 10:45 PM IST
CHENNAI, May 28, 2025 – KCP Limited (NSE: KCP, BSE: 590066) has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The company’s net profit for FY25 was ₹252.84 crore, down from ₹276.23 crore in FY24.
Key Financial Highlights
Standalone Financials (₹ in crore)
| Particulars | FY25 | FY24 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1,393.42 | 1,702.06 | -18.1% |
| EBITDA (excl. other income) | 41.42 | 129.50 | -68.0% |
| Profit/(Loss) After Tax | (2.39) | 45.01 | — |
| EPS (₹) | (0.19) | 3.49 | — |
Consolidated Financials (₹ in crore)
| Particulars | FY25 | FY24 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 2,528.94 | 2,846.39 | -11.2% |
| Profit After Tax | 252.84 | 276.23 | -8.5% |
| EPS (₹) | 2.92 | 4.31 | -32.3% |
Segment-Wise Performance (FY25 Standalone)
| Segment | Revenue | EBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Cement | ₹1,233.38 | (₹63.03) |
| Heavy Engineering | ₹118.79 | ₹2.44 |
| Hotel | ₹39.81 | ₹9.77 |
| Others | ₹1.44 | ₹0.22 |
On a consolidated level, the sugar business (Vietnam subsidiary) remained the strongest contributor, reporting ₹1,135.52 crore in revenue and ₹285.81 crore in EBIT.
Dividend & Governance Updates
A final dividend of ₹0.25 per share of face value ₹1 was announced by the company’s board. The recommendation is pending shareholder approval.
In governance updates:
- Smt. Sobana Pranesh has been recommended for appointment as Secretarial Auditor for the financial years 2026 to 2030.
- M/s M. Bhaskara Rao & Co. and M/s Sriramamurthy & Co. have been appointed as Internal Auditors for FY26.
Exceptional Items & Cash Position
Exceptional charges of ₹25.48 crore were incurred, primarily due to:
- Restoration costs post-Cyclone Michaung
- Fuel and power purchase adjustments for prior years in the cement division.
Standalone cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹0.32 crore, with consolidated balances at ₹3.54 crore. Consolidated total assets increased to ₹3,098.56 crore from ₹2,828.65 crore last year.
Outlook and About the Company
The company encountered operational issues in its domestic cement division. However, the international sugar business of the company saw steady growth.
KCP Limited is an Indian company that has business interests in numerous sectors such as sugar, hospitality, engineering and cement. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Chennai.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/radhika_28052025142849_SE_outcomeofboard28525.pdf
