- #1,673 Mr. B. Venkatesh Rao & Family ₹1,100 Cr

About Venky's (India) Limited
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Venky's (India) Limited is a public limited company based in Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd. It operates in the poultry farming segment of the agriculture sector. It was incorporated on 01 July 1976 and has been in existence for over 50 years.
Its director Mr. B. Venkatesh Rao and Family is #1,673 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Pune, under CIN L01222PN1976PLC017422. It is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on BSE: 523261 and NSE: VENKEYS.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹25 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹14.09 Cr. It was formerly known as Western Hatcheries Limited and Western Hatcheries Private Limited. It is led by directors including Banda Balaji Rao (Managing Director) and Neeraja Polavarapu.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at Venkateshwara House S.No.114/A/2 Pune – Sinhagad Road Pune – 30, Maharashtra, India.
As per the latest standalone financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹3,727.32 Cr, a growth of 12.7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹139.38 Cr (net margin 3.7%) and EBITDA of ₹192.1 Cr (EBITDA margin 5.2%). The net worth stands at ₹1,596.09 Cr (up 8.2% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹1,787.06 Cr (up 7.2% YoY).
The company has about 4,781 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹404 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹726.93 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website venkys.com.
Company details
Name history
Venky's (India) has undergone 2 name changes throughout its history. The company was previously known as Western Hatcheries Limited, and Western Hatcheries Private Limited. The current legal name is Venky'S (India) Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Venky's (India) Limited | Current |
| Western Hatcheries Limited | Previous |
| Western Hatcheries Private Limited | Previous |
Recognitions & Rankings of Venky's (India)
Contact details
Venky's (India) Limited's registered office is in Maharashtra. Its website is venkys.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
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- Telephone
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- Registered AddressVenkateshwara House S.No.114/A/2 Pune – Sinhagad Road Pune – 30, Maharashtra, India
- IndustryAgriculture, Poultry Farming
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Financials of Venky's (India) Limited
FY 2025-26 filings availableVenky's (India) Limited reported revenue of ₹3,727.32 Cr (up 12.7% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
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 | 3,727 | 3,307 | 3,738 | 4,234 | 4,400 | 3,117 | 3,261 |
| Revenue growth | +12.7% | -11.5% | -11.7% | -3.8% | +41.2% | -4.4% | - |
| EBITDA | 192 | 172 | 123 | 112 | 244 | 389 | (21.34) |
| EBITDA margin | +5.2% | +5.2% | +3.3% | +2.6% | +5.6% | +12.5% | -0.7% |
| Profit before tax | 186 | 163 | 109 | 95.29 | 226 | 361 | (49.69) |
| Net profit | 139 | 117 | 79.10 | 70.62 | 166 | 268 | (27.77) |
| Net profit margin | +3.7% | +3.5% | +2.1% | +1.7% | +3.8% | +8.6% | -0.9% |
| EPS (₹) | 98.85 | 82.78 | 56.13 | 50.03 | 116.97 | 190.05 | (19.28) |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 1,787 | 1,667 | 1,563 | 1,508 | 1,464 | 1,308 | 1,162 |
| Net worth | 1,596 | 1,476 | 1,370 | 1,299 | 1,249 | 1,104 | 836 |
| Total debt | 167 | 170 | 172 | 191 | 199 | 186 | 310 |
| Cash & bank | 90.93 | 189 | 98.92 | 184 | 156 | 206 | 152 |
| Net working capital | 721 | 857 | 711 | 775 | 754 | 591 | 424 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 191 | 66.19 | 81.97 | 86.11 | 5.03 | 242 | 58.16 |
| Cash from investing | (108) | (38.27) | (36.63) | (26.55) | (18.65) | (45.94) | (53.03) |
| Cash from financing | (35.67) | (30.14) | (46.87) | (45.03) | (33.88) | (148) | (9.27) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,118 | 1,100 | 960 | 801 | 866 | 843 | 882 | 774 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +29.2% | +30.5% | +8.9% | +3.4% | +7.2% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 13.49 | 15.73 | 9.83 | 10.36 | 11.69 | 11.88 | 11.79 | 10.03 |
| Total expenses | 1,049 | 971 | 890 | 832 | 842 | 818 | 853 | 760 |
| EBITDA | 69.17 | 130 | 69.88 | (31.14) | 23.58 | 25.37 | 29.09 | 13.88 |
| EBITDA margin | +6.2% | +11.8% | +7.3% | -3.9% | +2.7% | +3.0% | +3.3% | +1.8% |
| Depreciation | 9.45 | 9.37 | 9.26 | 9.26 | 9.21 | 9.98 | 9.03 | 8.86 |
| Interest | 3.94 | 3.40 | 4.31 | 5.04 | 4.29 | 4.28 | 4.00 | 4.05 |
| Profit before tax | 69.27 | 133 | 66.14 | (35.08) | 21.77 | 22.99 | 27.85 | 11.00 |
| Tax | 19.28 | 31.35 | 17.56 | (8.55) | 5.94 | 9.69 | 7.47 | 3.24 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,118 | 1,100 | 960 | 801 | 866 | 843 | 882 | 774 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +29.2% | +30.5% | +8.9% | +3.4% | +7.2% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 13.49 | 15.73 | 9.83 | 10.36 | 11.69 | 11.88 | 11.79 | 10.03 |
| Total expenses | 1,049 | 971 | 890 | 832 | 842 | 818 | 853 | 760 |
| EBITDA | 69.17 | 130 | 69.88 | (31.14) | 23.58 | 25.37 | 29.09 | 13.88 |
| EBITDA margin | +6.2% | +11.8% | +7.3% | -3.9% | +2.7% | +3.0% | +3.3% | +1.8% |
| Depreciation | 9.45 | 9.37 | 9.26 | 9.26 | 9.21 | 9.98 | 9.03 | 8.86 |
| Interest | 3.94 | 3.40 | 4.31 | 5.04 | 4.29 | 4.28 | 4.00 | 4.05 |
| Profit before tax | 69.27 | 133 | 66.14 | (35.08) | 21.77 | 22.99 | 27.85 | 11.00 |
| Tax | 19.28 | 31.35 | 17.56 | (8.55) | 5.94 | 9.69 | 7.47 | 3.24 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,727 | 3,307 | 3,738 | 4,234 | 4,400 | 3,117 | 3,261 |
| Revenue growth | +12.7% | -11.5% | -11.7% | -3.8% | +41.2% | -4.4% | - |
| Other income | 47.61 | 44.19 | 39.25 | 37.67 | 36.29 | 35.80 | 35.42 |
| Total expenses | 3,535 | 3,135 | 3,615 | 4,122 | 4,156 | 2,728 | 3,282 |
| Employee cost | 259 | 237 | 274 | 255 | 231 | 210 | 220 |
| EBITDA | 192 | 172 | 123 | 112 | 244 | 389 | (21.34) |
| EBITDA margin | +5.2% | +5.2% | +3.3% | +2.6% | +5.6% | +12.5% | -0.7% |
| Depreciation | 37.10 | 36.72 | 35.00 | 35.46 | 36.57 | 35.43 | 34.25 |
| Interest | 17.04 | 16.34 | 18.18 | 18.48 | 17.58 | 28.48 | 29.52 |
| Profit before tax | 186 | 163 | 109 | 95.29 | 226 | 361 | (49.69) |
| Tax | 46.30 | 46.09 | 30.36 | 24.81 | 61.72 | 92.92 | (22.54) |
| Net profit | 139 | 117 | 79.10 | 70.62 | 166 | 268 | (27.77) |
| Net profit margin | +3.7% | +3.5% | +2.1% | +1.7% | +3.8% | +8.6% | -0.9% |
| EPS (₹) | 98.85 | 82.78 | 56.13 | 50.03 | 116.97 | 190.05 | (19.28) |
| 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 | 14.09 | 14.09 | 14.09 | 14.09 | 14.09 | 14.09 | 14.09 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,582 | 1,461 | 1,356 | 1,285 | 1,235 | 1,090 | 822 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,596 | 1,476 | 1,370 | 1,299 | 1,249 | 1,104 | 836 |
| Secured loans | 163 | 165 | 168 | 185 | 192 | 182 | 240 |
| Unsecured loans | 3.74 | 4.52 | 4.48 | 5.14 | 6.64 | 4.16 | 69.61 |
| Total debt | 167 | 170 | 172 | 191 | 199 | 186 | 310 |
| Total liabilities | 1,787 | 1,667 | 1,563 | 1,508 | 1,464 | 1,308 | 1,162 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 1,129 | 1,097 | 1,040 | 986 | 960 | 945 | 873 |
| Net block | 646 | 645 | 618 | 592 | 603 | 618 | 571 |
| Capital work in progress | 8.56 | 7.89 | 28.04 | 33.72 | 14.40 | 10.24 | 52.75 |
| Investments | 213 | 122 | 105 | 90.33 | 69.80 | 45.16 | 7.03 |
| Inventories | 329 | 248 | 172 | 196 | 185 | 218 | 111 |
| Sundry debtors | 544 | 554 | 715 | 656 | 638 | 390 | 448 |
| Cash & bank balances | 90.93 | 189 | 98.92 | 184 | 156 | 206 | 152 |
| Loans & advances | 241 | 231 | 223 | 215 | 227 | 232 | 136 |
| Total current assets | 1,205 | 1,221 | 1,208 | 1,252 | 1,206 | 1,047 | 848 |
| Total current liabilities | 484 | 364 | 497 | 477 | 452 | 455 | 424 |
| Net working capital | 721 | 857 | 711 | 775 | 754 | 591 | 424 |
| Total assets | 1,787 | 1,667 | 1,563 | 1,508 | 1,464 | 1,308 | 1,162 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 14.88 | 17.10 | 20.35 | 5.82 | 53.32 | 5.16 | 9.30 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 191 | 66.19 | 81.97 | 86.11 | 5.03 | 242 | 58.16 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (108) | (38.27) | (36.63) | (26.55) | (18.65) | (45.94) | (53.03) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (35.67) | (30.14) | (46.87) | (45.03) | (33.88) | (148) | (9.27) |
| Net change in cash | 47.28 | (2.21) | (1.52) | 14.53 | (47.50) | 48.16 | (4.14) |
| Closing cash | 90.93 | 189 | 98.92 | 184 | 156 | 206 | 152 |
| 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 | +12.7% | -11.5% | -11.7% | -3.8% | +41.2% | -4.4% | - |
| EBITDA growth | +12.0% | +39.1% | +10.6% | -54.3% | -37.2% | +1921.8% | - |
| PBT growth | +14.0% | +48.7% | +14.9% | -57.9% | -37.2% | +9998.0% | - |
| Net income growth | +19.4% | +47.6% | +12.0% | -57.5% | -38.0% | +1064.6% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | -4.2% | -9.1% | +6.3% | +9.1% | +13.1% | +5.1% | +9.6% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +19.9% | -11.1% | -31.8% | - | -7.5% | +0.2% | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +3.7% | +3.5% | +2.1% | +1.7% | +3.7% | +8.6% | -0.8% |
| Return on capital employed | +11.7% | +11.1% | +8.3% | +7.7% | +17.6% | +31.5% | -1.7% |
| Return on net worth | +9.1% | +8.2% | +5.9% | +5.5% | +14.0% | +27.6% | -3.2% |
| Debt / equity | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.34 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Interest cover | 10.99 | 12.11 | 20.57 | 24.28 | 8.46 | 8.06 | -53.10 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 3.35 | 3.09 | 3.69 | 4.34 | 4.62 | 3.43 | 3.97 |
| Inventory turnover | 12.92 | 15.76 | 20.31 | 22.22 | 21.85 | 18.92 | 20.37 |
| Debtors turnover | 6.79 | 5.21 | 5.45 | 6.54 | 8.55 | 7.43 | 8.65 |
| EPS (₹) | 98.85 | 82.78 | 56.13 | 50.03 | 116.97 | 190.05 | (19.28) |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 10.00 | 10.00 | 7.00 | 6.00 | 13.00 | 17.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 1,132.99 | 1,047.44 | 972.67 | 921.82 | 886.49 | 783.98 | 593.62 |
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Board of directors of Venky's (India) Limited
Venky's (India) has 10 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banda Balaji Rao | Managing Director | 09 Nov 1995 | 30 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Neeraja Polavarapu | Director | 12 Nov 2019 | 6 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Uttara Jitendra Desai | Director | 06 Dec 2018 | 7 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Anuradha Jitendra Desai | Director | 02 Dec 1988 | 37 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Jitendra Moreshwar Desai | Director | 30 Nov 1993 | 32 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Banda Venkatesh Rao | Director | 10 Nov 1995 | 30 Years 11 Months | Current |
Auditor
Venky's (India) Limited is audited by SUDIT K. PAREKH & CO. LLP for the financial year 2024.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| SUDIT K. PAREKH & CO. LLP | FY 2024 | 110512W/W100378 |
Shareholding
Shareholding for the quarter ended Sep 2026: promoters hold 56.10%, foreign institutional investors hold 1.30%, domestic institutional investors hold 0.10% and retail and other public shareholders hold 42.50%.
| Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 56.10% | 56.10% | 56.10% | 56.10% |
| Public | 43.90% | 43.90% | 43.90% | 43.90% |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2026 | 101243767 | State Bank of India | ₹40 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 101123224 | Others | ₹12 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 101029679 | State Bank of India | ₹45 Cr | Open | |
| 30 Mar 2015 | 10569037 | State Bank of India | ₹92.5 Cr | Open | |
| 03 Oct 2006 | 10021965 | State Bank of India | ₹214.5 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 22 View all charges
Legal cases
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Credit ratings & regulatory alerts
Venky's (India) Limited was last rated by Care on 16 Nov 2021.
| Rating agency | Rated on | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 16 Nov 2021 |
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MSME payment delays
Venky's (India) Limited has 9 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 297 overdue payments to 113 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 113)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Solvex Pvt Ltd | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
Employees & EPFO
Venky's (India) Limited has a workforce of 4,781 employees on its EPFO records as of Feb 26, 2025, across 7 active EPFO establishments.
GST
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Recent activity
Venky's (India) Limited has 28 board changes on record since 1988: 19 appointments and 9 cessations. The latest: Govindarajan Srinivasan was appointed as Director on 25 Sep 2025.
73 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Venky's (India) is an active public limited company based in Maharashtra, India. The company works in poultry farming, within the agriculture industry. It was incorporated on 01 July 1976 (50+ years old) and is registered under CIN L01222PN1976PLC017422. Listed on BSE: 523261 and NSE: VENKEYS.
Venky's (India) reported revenue of ₹3,727.32 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 12.7% YoY) based on standalone financials.
Venky's (India) has 10 current directors:
- Banda Balaji Rao - Managing Director
- Neeraja Polavarapu - Director
- Uttara Jitendra Desai - Director
- Anuradha Jitendra Desai - Director
- Jitendra Moreshwar Desai - Director
- Banda Venkatesh Rao - Director
- Govindarajan Srinivasan - Director
- Amar Krishna - Director
- Vidur Ramchandra Nevrekar - Director
- Bipin Dattatraya Shinde - Director
The latest financial statements of Venky's (India) on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Venky's (India) is L01222PN1976PLC017422. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Yes. Venky's (India) is a listed company as per MCA records. Its shares are listed on both BSE (code: 523261) and NSE (symbol: VENKEYS).
Venky's (India) was incorporated on 01 July 1976, making it 50+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Pune.
Govindarajan Srinivasan was appointed as Director on 25 Sep 2025. Asutosh Dattaray Nargolkar ceased to be Director on 22 Sep 2025. Amrit Kapur ceased to be Director on 27 Sep 2024. Venky's (India) has 28 board changes on record in total.
Venky's (India) has 9 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2020 and 2024, listing 297 overdue payments to 113 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 18 Apr 2024.
Venky's (India) can be reached through the website venkys.com. Its registered office is in Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Venky's (India) is at Venkateshwara House S.No.114A2 Pune – Sinhagad Road Pune – 30, Maharashtra, India.

