Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW) Share Price & Fundamentals

What we do

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd offers dredging, marine craft operations, shipbuilding, and repair services primarily in India, Myanmar, and Bahrain. They specialize in marine infrastructure and sustainable maritime solutions.

Founded in

2,015

Market share

Leading small-craft operator in India with a diverse fleet and growing presence in green maritime technologies and inland waterways.

Problem solved

Addresses marine infrastructure maintenance, dredging needs, and sustainable port operation challenges, enhancing navigability and maritime productivity.

Top clients or who we serve

Ports authorities, inland waterways, government bodies, private sector in maritime logistics; B2B market focus.

Key management

Saurabh Daswani (Managing Director, PGDA Finance); Kanak Kewalramani (Whole-time Director & CFO, Company Secretary, LLB)

Our journey and innovations

Evolved from ship repair to ship-owning and diversified into green tug contracts and inland waterway vessel building. Expanded overseas to Myanmar and Bahrain, entered cruise & tourism service.

Where we operate

India, Myanmar, Bahrain, with emerging projects across Indian inland waterways and maritime ports.

Top products or what we offer

Dredging services, marine craft owning and chartering, shipbuilding (including green tugs), sand mining, and cruise tourism vessels.

Top brands

River Pearl fleet (12+ versatile marine crafts including dredgers, tugs, patrol boats), Electric Green Tugs (15-year contracts), cruise services under Narmada Voyage.

Raw materials needed

Steel and marine-grade materials for shipbuilding; fuel and lubricants for vessel operations.

Raw materials supplier

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Recurring vs cyclical contribution

Revenue largely from recurring contracts in chartering, dredging and maintenance with cyclical components in shipbuilding and sand mining.

Our industry position

Among top small-craft operators in India; strong contender in green maritime segment with long-term port contracts; expanding shipbuilding footprint.

Financial highlights

Consolidated revenue Rs. 2007 Cr, net profit Rs. 496 Cr for FY 2024-25; EBITDA margins near 40%, PAT margins ~24%, robust growth trajectory.

Geographical revenue split

India 59%, Bahrain 23%, Myanmar 18% approximately based on recent segment data.

Order book

Order book over Rs. 968 Crores including major dredging, green tug, shipbuilding and inland waterways contracts.

Whats driving growth

Government maritime initiatives, green tug demands, inland waterways development, strategic acquisitions, and expansion into cruise tourism sector.

Our future plans

Scale shipbuilding operations, expand green tug and inland waterway fleets, explore cruise tourism growth, and strengthen overseas presence.

Our green promise

Active involvement in Green Tug Transition Program, promoting electric tugs and sustainable maritime practices aligned with national goals.

Our people and values

Diverse leadership and skilled technical workforce; emphasis on safety, ethics, and continuous employee development.

Key challenges ahead

Competition from larger players, project execution risks, regulatory compliance, and managing rapid fleet expansion sustainably.

Interesting facts

Celebrated 10-year milestone in 2025 with a vision to become a billion-dollar maritime enterprise; awarded for woman leadership and CEO excellence.

Risks and strategy

Mitigates operational and financial risks via diversified contracts, strong internal controls, and strategic partnerships aligned with India’s maritime policies.