Kesar Terminals re-appoints Harsh R. Kilachand as Executive Chairman

1 min read     Updated on 22 Jul 2026, 06:52 PM
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Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Limited re-appointed Mrs. Natasha Harsh Kilachand and Shri Harsh R. Kilachand as directors on July 22, 2026. Shri Harsh R. Kilachand is re-designated as Executive Chairman until March 31, 2031. Mrs. Nilima Ashok Mansukhani continues as an Independent Director.

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Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure has re-appointed Mrs. Natasha Harsh Kilachand and Shri Harsh R. Kilachand to its Board, effective July 22, 2026. The decisions were approved by shareholders at a meeting held on the same day. Shri Harsh R. Kilachand has been re-appointed as a Whole-Time Director designated as Executive Chairman for a period commencing December 20, 2026, up to March 31, 2031. Mrs. Natasha Harsh Kilachand, who retires by rotation, was re-appointed as she was eligible. The company also confirmed the continuation of Mrs. Nilima Ashok Mansukhani as an Independent Director.

The re-appointments were made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shri Harsh R. Kilachand brings extensive experience, having joined Kesar Enterprises Ltd. in 1985 and serving as Executive Chairman of Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Limited since the demerger of the Storage Division in 2010. Mrs. Natasha Harsh Kilachand offers expertise in branding, merchandising, and corporate identity programs, which strengthens the Board's strategic capabilities.

Director Profiles

Mrs. Nilima Ashok Mansukhani continues to contribute her expertise in taxation and governance. A retired Ex-Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, she topped the 1975 Civil Services Exams and served over 37 years in the Indian Revenue Service.

Key Disclosures

Director Age Role Relationship Tenure
Mrs. Natasha Harsh Kilachand 58 Director Spouse of Executive Chairman Re-appointed on 22.07.2026
Shri Harsh R. Kilachand 66 Executive Chairman Spouse of Non-Executive Director Dec 20, 2026 to Mar 31, 2031
Mrs. Nilima Ashok Mansukhani 74 Independent Director None Continuation

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What strategic initiatives does the Board plan to prioritize during Shri Harsh R. Kilachand's new tenure as Executive Chairman?

How will Mrs. Natasha Harsh Kilachand's branding expertise influence the company's market positioning and growth strategy?

Does the re-appointment of the Executive Chairman until 2031 signal a long-term succession plan or potential leadership changes?

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Kesar Terminals fixes record date for final dividend of ₹1.25

1 min read     Updated on 26 Jun 2026, 02:23 PM
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Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Limited announced July 8, 2026, as the record date for a final dividend of ₹1.25 per share for FY26, pending shareholder approval at the AGM on July 22, 2026. The company reported a net loss of ₹3,274.82 lakh for FY26 due to exceptional items, while operational profit before exceptional items improved to ₹452.83 lakh.

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Kesar Terminals & Infrastructure Limited has fixed Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder entitlement for the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.25 (25%) per equity share, subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The company had previously declared an interim dividend of ₹0.50 (10%) per equity share.

The 18th Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 3.00 P.M. IST via Video Conferencing. The intimation of the record date was made pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Financial Performance

For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net loss of ₹3,274.82 lakh compared to a net profit of ₹271.67 lakh in the previous year. This loss was primarily attributed to an exceptional item comprising a loss on the sale of investments in its subsidiary, Kesar Multimodal Logistics Limited, amounting to ₹3,648.83 lakh. Excluding this one-time loss, the company’s operational performance remained stable with profit before exceptional items and tax improving to ₹452.83 lakh from ₹440.04 lakh in the previous year.

Particulars F.Y. 2025-26 (₹ in Lakhs) F.Y. 2024-25 (₹ in Lakhs)
Revenue from Operations 3,353.20 3,278.28
Other Income 284.63 76.22
Total Income 3,637.83 3,354.50
Total Expenses 3,185.00 2,914.46
Profit before Exceptional Items & Tax 452.83 440.04
Exceptional Items (3,648.83) (58.94)
Profit/(Loss) before Tax (3,196.00) 381.10
Net Profit/(Loss) for the year (3,274.82) 271.67

Operational Highlights

The company operates in the business of bulk liquid storage and logistics. During the year, the total throughput at the Kandla Terminals was 0.62 MMTPA. Revenue from operations stood at ₹3,353.20 lakh, a marginal increase from ₹3,278.28 lakh in FY 2024-25. The revenue increase was driven by higher imports and better commercial utilization of tanks, although exports reduced by 28% due to an increase in flexi and iso tank requirements.

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How does the company plan to mitigate the impact of reduced exports due to increased flexi and iso tank requirements?

What strategic changes are expected following the sale of investments in Kesar Multimodal Logistics Limited?

Will the stable operational performance support sustained dividend payments in the next financial year?

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