KCP Sugar Promoter Vinod Sethi Acquires Additional 20,000 Shares in December

KCP Sugar & Industries has reported another significant insider transaction, as disclosed under SEBI regulations for substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers. The company's Promoter and Executive Chairman, Mr. Vinod R. Sethi, has further increased his stake in the firm through a recent open market purchase.

Latest Transaction Details

Aspect:	Details
Acquirer:	Mr. Vinod R. Sethi
Position:	Promoter and Executive Chairman
Shares Acquired:	20,000 equity shares
Percentage of Total Share Capital:	0.02%
Mode of Acquisition:	Open market purchase
Date of Acquisition:	December 9, 2025
Previous Shareholding:	3,03,610 shares (0.26%)
New Shareholding:	3,23,610 shares (0.28%)

Share Capital Structure

Parameter:	Details
Total Equity Share Capital:	11,33,85,050 shares
Face Value per Share:	₹1.00
Market Classification:	Small Cap
Current Market Cap:	₹306.25 crores

Company Overview

KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation Ltd. is a diversified company with interests in sugar production, bio-fertilizers, and heavy industrial machinery fabrication. The company operates factories in Vuyyru and Lakshmipuram in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, and has an engineering division in Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

The company is a leading manufacturer of premium grade sugars, rectified spirit, anhydrous alcohol, extra neutral alcohol, CO2, calcium lactate, bio-fertilizers, bio-compost and mycorrhiza inoculum, along with quality fabrication of heavy industrial machineries.

Market Implications

This latest transaction represents Mr. Sethi's continued confidence in the company's prospects. The acquisition follows his previous purchase and demonstrates ongoing commitment from the company's leadership. As a key insider, his decision to consistently increase shareholding may be viewed positively by market participants.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, ensuring transparency in insider transactions for investor awareness.

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KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation Ltd has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, revealing a significant turnaround in profitability. The company has also scheduled its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and proposed a dividend.

Financial Performance

KCP Sugar reported a standalone profit after tax of Rs 1,762.53 crore for Q1, compared to Rs 4,326.63 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 5,535.08 crore, down from Rs 6,575.94 crore in Q1 of the previous year.

Key financial highlights for Q1 (standalone):

Particulars (Rs. in Crore)	Q1 FY2026	Q1 FY2025	% Change
Revenue from Operations	5,535.08	6,575.94	-15.83
Total Income	8,156.04	10,952.47	-25.53
Profit Before Tax	2,284.05	4,559.95	-49.91
Profit After Tax	1,762.53	4,326.63	-59.26
EPS (Basic & Diluted)	1.55	3.82	-59.42

The company's other income for the quarter included fair value gains on equity investments amounting to Rs 2,280.52 crore.

Annual General Meeting and Dividend

KCP Sugar has scheduled its 30th Annual General Meeting for September 25, 2025, to be held through video conferencing at 11:00 AM IST. The Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of Re. 0.10 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.

Record Date and Book Closure

The company has set September 18, 2025, as the record date for dividend eligibility. The book closure period for determining shareholders eligible to receive the final dividend and participate in the AGM will be from September 19 to 25, 2025.

Appointment of Secretarial Auditor

The Board has approved the appointment of M/s. P Muthukumaran and Associates as the Secretarial Auditor for a period of five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The firm, described as a full-spectrum Corporate Secretarial and Legal Advisory firm, will serve until the AGM to be held in 2030.

Segment Performance

KCP Sugar's segment-wise results show varied performance across its business units:

Sugar: Revenue of Rs 3,724.12 crore with a segment loss of Rs 107.08 crore
Chemicals: Revenue of Rs 319.34 crore with a segment loss of Rs 83.16 crore
Engineering: Revenue of Rs 425.45 crore with a segment profit of Rs 149.17 crore
Others: Revenue of Rs 1,221.92 crore with a segment profit of Rs 87.43 crore

The company's management noted that the sugar industry's seasonal nature might affect inter-period comparisons of quarterly results.

Investors and stakeholders are advised to consider these results in the context of the cyclical nature of the sugar industry and the company's diverse business segments.