What we do Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Limited specializes in bulk liquid storage and logistics services, primarily operating terminals at Kandla Port in Gujarat, India. |
Founded in 2,008 |
Market share Key player in chemical, petrochemical, petroleum bulk liquid storage in Kandla region with expanding capacities. |
Problem solved Provides efficient bulk liquid storage and handling solutions to importers and exporters, reducing demurrage and logistics delays. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves bulk liquid importers/exporters in chemicals, petrochemicals, edible and non-edible oils, petroleum sectors (B2B). |
Key management Harsh R Kilachand - Executive Chairman with extensive industry experience. |
Our journey and innovations Started with two tanks in 2008; expanded tank capacity to over 1.26 lakh KL; launched Composite Logistics Hub via subsidiary. |
Where we operate Operations mainly at Kandla Port, Gujarat; land acquisitions at Kakinada and Pipavav ports; presence in Madhya Pradesh logistics hub. |
Top products or what we offer Bulk liquid storage terminals, high pumping rate jetty loading/unloading, container freight station, warehousing via subsidiary. |
Top brands Kesar Terminals (bulk liquid storage at Kandla), Kesar Multimodal Logistics Ltd. (warehousing and logistics; recently divested). |
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Raw materials supplier - |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely recurring through storage and logistics contracts, with growth tied to trade volume fluctuations. |
Our industry position Established regional leader with expanding tank capacities; faces competition from larger consortium at Kandla with 0.8 MMT storage. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue at INR 32.78 Cr, profit after tax INR 2.72 Cr; consolidated profit INR 7.99 Cr showing strong recovery. |
Geographical revenue split Primary revenue from Indian ports, mainly Kandla; expanding footprint with Pipavav and Kakinada development. |
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Whats driving growth Increased import activities, improved tank utilization, addition of chemical terminals, and expanding logistics infrastructure. |
Our future plans Invest in safety and modernization (Tankfarm Management System); expand bulk terminal presence at other ports post lease renewals. |
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Our people and values Committed workforce at terminals and offices with focus on safety and operational excellence; zero harassment claims reported. |
Key challenges ahead Lease uncertainties with Kandla Port, competition from large tank operators, infrastructure development at neighboring ports. |
Interesting facts First mover in bulk liquid terminal services in Kandla; significant expansion from 4,000 KL to over 1.26 lakh KL tank capacity. |
Risks and strategy Regulatory lease disputes and competitor pressures mitigated by modernization, focus on core storage business and divestment of non-core subsidiary. |
