About KEL
KEL is a publicly listed company based in Bareilly (India) founded in 1933. Sugar, spirits, and cogenerated power are manufactured by KEL. Its chief executive, as recorded, is Satish Mohan Sharma. Its Indian entity Kesar Enterprises Limited reported revenue of ₹316 Cr. Its focus areas include Food and Agriculture, Food Processing, Food Ingredients and Bulk Ingredients.
Company details
Manufacturer of sugar, spirits, and cogenerated power. The companys sugar division produces sugar and by-products. Its spirits division manufactures alcohol and alcoholic beverages. A cogeneration plant simultaneously generates power, exporting it to the grid while utilizing byproducts from sugar production. All divisions maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification. The company utilizes an integrated business model and has implemented modern technology for efficient resource utilization and enhanced growth.
- Headquarters Bareilly, India
- Stage Public
- SectorsConsumer
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- Website kesarindia.com
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- Legal Name Kesar Enterprises Limited
- Market Cap₹81.85 Cr
KESARENT · BSE
- Share Price₹7.76
-4.43% today
- Revenue₹304 Cr
FY 2025-26 · -8.8% YoY
- EBITDA−₹22.93 Cr
Margin -7.5%
- Net Profit−₹49.01 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +32.5% YoY
- P/E (TTM)2.7x
P/B 0.6x
Associated legal entities of KEL
KEL operates through Kesar Enterprises Limited, a listed company (active). Its filings, financials, charges and directors are on the company page.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2026) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesar Enterprises Limited Listed CIN L24116MH1933PLC001996 | Active | 01 Aug 1933 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹316 Cr | 19 | 7 | View details |
Board of directors of Kesar Enterprises Limited (KEL)
Kesar Enterprises Limited is the primary company behind KEL. The board of Kesar Enterprises Limited currently have 5 directors; the longest-serving is Harsh Rajnikant Kilachand, appointed in 2010. 14 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsh Rajnikant Kilachand DIN 00294835 | Managing Director | 14 Aug 2010 | 16 yrs 2 mo | Kesar Enterprises Limited |
| Mahesh Ambalal Kuvadia DIN 07195042 | Director | 11 Jul 2016 | 10 yrs 3 mo | Kesar Enterprises Limited |
| Ranjana Ashok Sinha DIN 06989942 | Director | 20 Sep 2019 | 7 yrs 1 mo | Kesar Enterprises Limited |
| Narendra Mairpady DIN 00536905 | Director | 13 Nov 2020 | 5 yrs 11 mo | Kesar Enterprises Limited |
| Devendra Jitendra Shah DIN 03095028 | Director | 12 Aug 2022 | 4 yrs 2 mo | Kesar Enterprises Limited |
People of KEL
1 people are tracked at KEL (1 in leadership).
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Satish Mohan Sharma | CEO & President | Leadership |
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IPO & Listings of KEL
KEL is a publicly listed company on the BSE with ticker symbol KESARENT in India, operating in the Process industries sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.
- IPO date02 Jan 2007
- Listed onNSE: KESARENT
- Listed entityKesar Enterprises Limited
- Exchange sectorProcess industries
- ISININE133B01027
- Share price₹12.03 (-1.8% on the day) · 2026-10-14
- Market capitalisation₹123 Cr
- EPS (diluted, trailing year)₹-5.12
- Volume (last session)39,977
Financials of KEL
Exchange-reported figures of Kesar Enterprises Limited, the listed company behind KEL (BSE: KESARENT).
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · StandaloneRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 304 | 334 | 531 | 553 | 469 | 547 | 518 |
| Revenue growth | -8.8% | -37.1% | -3.9% | +17.8% | -14.3% | +5.7% | - |
| EBITDA | (22.93) | (40.28) | 23.62 | 0.59 | 12.66 | 28.81 | 42.63 |
| EBITDA margin | -7.5% | -12.1% | +4.5% | +0.1% | +2.7% | +5.3% | +8.2% |
| Profit before tax | (48.41) | (72.48) | 83.58 | (44.07) | (28.73) | 89.82 | 2.28 |
| Net profit | (49.01) | (72.61) | 83.58 | (43.70) | (28.91) | 91.32 | 1.69 |
| Net profit margin | -16.1% | -21.7% | +15.7% | -7.9% | -6.2% | +16.7% | +0.3% |
| EPS (₹) | (4.80) | (72.05) | 82.93 | (43.71) | (28.66) | 89.12 | 2.28 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 191 | 223 | 291 | 164 | 212 | 266 | 394 |
| Net worth | 72.01 | 119 | 192 | 59.72 | 105 | 134 | 53.30 |
| Total debt | 92.84 | 72.58 | 74.59 | 92.60 | 96.69 | 113 | 323 |
| Cash & bank | 6.74 | 1.15 | 14.46 | 8.73 | 26.61 | 25.51 | 9.60 |
| Net working capital | (238) | (238) | (191) | (287) | (261) | (208) | (81.69) |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | (24.68) | (5.26) | 57.26 | 12.14 | 51.61 | 62.87 | 79.24 |
| Cash from investing | 13.32 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 2.87 | (23.87) | (22.08) | (19.48) |
| Cash from financing | 14.80 | (4.05) | (54.83) | (33.83) | (26.76) | (24.88) | (51.99) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.04 | 166 | 104 | 13.66 | 20.21 | 63.19 | 164 | 37.52 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -99.8% | +163.2% | -36.3% | -63.6% | -70.9% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 0.26 | 9.98 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 1.70 | 0.43 | (0.05) | 0.48 |
| Total expenses | 8.91 | 172 | 101 | 24.75 | 28.87 | 71.45 | 171 | 52.13 |
| EBITDA | (8.87) | (6.12) | 2.94 | (11.09) | (8.66) | (8.26) | (7.54) | (14.61) |
| EBITDA margin | - | -3.7% | +2.8% | -81.2% | -42.9% | -13.1% | -4.6% | -38.9% |
| Depreciation | 5.85 | 7.73 | 5.27 | 5.11 | 5.05 | 5.09 | 5.33 | 5.28 |
| Interest | 4.07 | 3.47 | 3.91 | 3.50 | 3.38 | 3.31 | 3.28 | 3.53 |
| Profit before tax | (18.53) | (7.34) | (6.22) | (19.48) | (15.39) | (16.23) | (16.20) | (22.94) |
| Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0.04 | 166 | 104 | 13.66 | 20.21 | 63.19 | 164 | 37.52 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -99.8% | +163.2% | -36.3% | -63.6% | -70.9% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 0.26 | 9.98 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 1.70 | 0.43 | (0.05) | 0.48 |
| Total expenses | 8.91 | 172 | 101 | 24.75 | 28.87 | 71.45 | 171 | 52.13 |
| EBITDA | (8.87) | (6.12) | 2.94 | (11.09) | (8.66) | (8.26) | (7.54) | (14.61) |
| EBITDA margin | - | -3.7% | +2.8% | -81.2% | -42.9% | -13.1% | -4.6% | -38.9% |
| Depreciation | 5.85 | 7.73 | 5.27 | 5.11 | 5.05 | 5.09 | 5.33 | 5.28 |
| Interest | 4.07 | 3.47 | 3.91 | 3.50 | 3.38 | 3.31 | 3.28 | 3.53 |
| Profit before tax | (18.53) | (7.34) | (6.22) | (19.48) | (15.39) | (16.23) | (16.20) | (22.94) |
| Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 304 | 334 | 531 | 553 | 469 | 547 | 518 |
| Revenue growth | -8.8% | -37.1% | -3.9% | +17.8% | -14.3% | +5.7% | - |
| Other income | 11.93 | 1.37 | 92.08 | 1.65 | 2.70 | 107 | 2.82 |
| Total expenses | 327 | 374 | 507 | 552 | 457 | 519 | 475 |
| Employee cost | 32.40 | 36.20 | 36.44 | 38.34 | 31.88 | 30.47 | 26.55 |
| EBITDA | (22.93) | (40.28) | 23.62 | 0.59 | 12.66 | 28.81 | 42.63 |
| EBITDA margin | -7.5% | -12.1% | +4.5% | +0.1% | +2.7% | +5.3% | +8.2% |
| Depreciation | 23.16 | 20.97 | 18.22 | 18.99 | 18.37 | 19.31 | 18.26 |
| Interest | 14.25 | 12.60 | 13.90 | 27.32 | 25.72 | 26.94 | 24.91 |
| Profit before tax | (48.41) | (72.48) | 83.58 | (44.07) | (28.73) | 89.82 | 2.28 |
| Tax | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net profit | (49.01) | (72.61) | 83.58 | (43.70) | (28.91) | 91.32 | 1.69 |
| Net profit margin | -16.1% | -21.7% | +15.7% | -7.9% | -6.2% | +16.7% | +0.3% |
| EPS (₹) | (4.80) | (72.05) | 82.93 | (43.71) | (28.66) | 89.12 | 2.28 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 10.08 | 10.08 | 10.08 | 10.08 | 10.08 | 10.08 | 10.08 |
| Reserves & surplus | 61.93 | 109 | 182 | 49.64 | 94.72 | 124 | 43.22 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 72.01 | 119 | 192 | 59.72 | 105 | 134 | 53.30 |
| Secured loans | 84.57 | 63.79 | 63.79 | 63.79 | 67.79 | 83.53 | 294 |
| Unsecured loans | 8.27 | 8.79 | 10.80 | 28.81 | 28.90 | 29.87 | 29.04 |
| Total debt | 92.84 | 72.58 | 74.59 | 92.60 | 96.69 | 113 | 323 |
| Total liabilities | 191 | 223 | 291 | 164 | 212 | 266 | 394 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 754 | 754 | 753 | 707 | 707 | 665 | 695 |
| Net block | 424 | 447 | 468 | 439 | 457 | 433 | 463 |
| Capital work in progress | 0.08 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 1.56 | 0.81 | 16.78 | 4.80 |
| Investments | 2.87 | 7.65 | 7.62 | 4.57 | 9.80 | 11.93 | 1.88 |
| Inventories | 4.03 | 35.35 | 106 | 104 | 101 | 91.17 | 93.98 |
| Sundry debtors | 5.26 | 5.16 | 12.95 | 9.07 | 19.10 | 34.89 | 47.83 |
| Cash & bank balances | 6.74 | 1.15 | 14.46 | 8.73 | 26.61 | 25.51 | 9.60 |
| Loans & advances | 8.22 | 20.25 | 15.88 | 14.75 | 3.60 | 2.98 | 3.36 |
| Total current assets | 24.25 | 61.91 | 149 | 137 | 150 | 155 | 155 |
| Total current liabilities | 262 | 300 | 339 | 424 | 412 | 362 | 236 |
| Net working capital | (238) | (238) | (191) | (287) | (261) | (208) | (81.69) |
| Total assets | 191 | 223 | 291 | 164 | 212 | 266 | 394 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 0.81 | 10.11 | 7.50 | 26.32 | 25.34 | 9.43 | 1.65 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (24.68) | (5.26) | 57.26 | 12.14 | 51.61 | 62.87 | 79.24 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 13.32 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 2.87 | (23.87) | (22.08) | (19.48) |
| Net cash from financing activities | 14.80 | (4.05) | (54.83) | (33.83) | (26.76) | (24.88) | (51.99) |
| Net change in cash | 3.45 | (9.30) | 2.61 | (18.82) | 0.98 | 15.91 | 7.78 |
| Closing cash | 6.74 | 1.15 | 14.46 | 8.73 | 26.61 | 25.51 | 9.60 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -8.8% | -37.1% | -3.9% | +17.8% | -14.3% | +5.7% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +43.1% | -270.5% | +3903.4% | -95.3% | -56.1% | -32.4% | - |
| PBT growth | +33.2% | - | +9998.0% | -53.4% | - | +3839.5% | +9998.0% |
| Net income growth | +32.5% | -186.9% | +291.3% | -51.2% | -131.7% | +5303.6% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | -18.0% | -10.7% | -1.0% | +2.2% | +5.2% | +20.5% | +11.6% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | - | - | -6.4% | -76.0% | -16.5% | +29.9% | -12.8% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | -15.9% | -21.7% | +15.7% | -8.0% | -6.2% | +16.4% | +0.4% |
| Return on capital employed | 0.0% | 0.0% | +127.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | +36.1% | +9.1% |
| Return on net worth | 0.0% | 0.0% | -326.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | +103.9% | -2.8% |
| Debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest cover | -30.92 | -20.57 | 257.41 | -148.48 | -450.44 | 283.58 | 102.22 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.61 | 0.68 | 1.09 | 1.15 | 1.04 | 1.26 | 1.23 |
| Inventory turnover | 15.46 | 4.74 | 5.06 | 5.39 | 4.88 | 5.91 | 4.97 |
| Debtors turnover | 58.45 | 36.88 | 48.23 | 39.24 | 17.38 | 13.24 | 10.12 |
| EPS (₹) | (4.80) | (72.05) | 82.93 | (43.71) | (28.66) | 89.12 | 2.28 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | (17.70) | (136.18) | (69.40) | (162.32) | (124.04) | (101.39) | (199.00) |
Web traffic of KEL
The website of KEL (kesarindia.com) receives about 2K visits a month.
- Monthly visits2K
▲ 44.1% vs previous month
Websites whose visitors overlap most with KEL. Affinity shows how closely the audiences match.
| Website | Domain | Audience affinity | Monthly visits | Global rank | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bajajhindusthan.com | 100% | 8.2K | #2,725,774 | View details | |
| upsugarfed.org | 100% | #1,345,668 | View details | ||
| mawanasugars.com | 97% | 3.9K | #4,258,232 | View details |
Top companies in Food Processing
2 companies that operate in the same segment as KEL (Food Processing) in India, ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.
| Company | Description | Founded | Location | Total funding | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fruits and vegetables processing services are provided by Sahyadri Farms. | 2011 | Nashik, Maharashtra, India | USD 84.86 M | USD 115.08 M | 2,299 | |
Brand of beverage products | 1995 | Gurugram, Haryana, India | USD 133 M | USD 2.33 B | 12,570 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about KEL
KEL was founded in 1933.
KEL is headquartered in Bareilly, India. It is registered at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Satish Mohan Sharma is the CEO of KEL, as recorded in our data.
The primary company behind KEL, Kesar Enterprises Limited, reported revenue of ₹316 Cr for FY 2026, down 9% year on year.
Manufacturer of sugar, spirits, and cogenerated power. The companys sugar division produces sugar and by-products. Its spirits division manufactures alcohol and alcoholic beverages. A cogeneration plant simultaneously generates power, exporting it to the grid while utilizing byproducts from sugar production. All divisions maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification. The company utilizes an integrated business model and has implemented modern technology for efficient resource utilization and enhanced growth.
Yes, KEL is publicly traded on BSE under the ticker symbol KESARENT.
KEL operates through Kesar Enterprises Limited.
The legal entities of KEL currently have 7 directors, including Mahesh Ambalal Kuvadia, Gaurav Sharma, Harsh Rajnikant Kilachand and others.