Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL) submitted a press release to BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The document outlines the company's ambitious Vision 2030 growth roadmap positioning KICL at the intersection of agriculture, technology, manufacturing, and skill development.

Strategic Direction

Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Rafiq Jinnah Ahmed stated that India is entering a transformational phase driven by technology, manufacturing, infrastructure development and agricultural modernization. KICL is positioning itself to participate meaningfully in this growth story through strategic investments across precision agriculture, drones, geospatial intelligence, footwear manufacturing, design education, and advanced technologies.

Agriculture Business Division

KICL's Fertilizers & Agro Division has been serving Indian agriculture since 1962 with fertilizer blending facilities at Trichy, Vellore, and Madurai supported by a strong dealer network across Tamil Nadu. The company manufactures customized fertilizer mixtures for diverse crops and markets specialty nutrients, bio-fertilizers, bio-stimulants, micronutrients, neem-based products, and crop protection solutions including Bio Sakthi Gold, Nutribest, Calcium Nitrate, and Mycorrhiza-based bio-inputs.

The company is exploring strategic international partnerships and investment opportunities in fertilizer manufacturing and raw material sourcing, including discussions with partners in Qatar and Algeria, to strengthen long-term supply security.

Farmer Identity-Linked Precision Agriculture Platform

KICL is developing a pioneering platform that will integrate:

  • Farmer identity and landholding information
  • Survey number and geo-spatial land records
  • Crop-wise cultivation databases
  • Soil nutrient intelligence and geo-referenced soil maps
  • Drone-based field services
  • Precision fertilizer and crop protection recommendations

This initiative is expected to transform KICL from a conventional agri-input supplier into a technology-enabled agricultural intelligence company.

Drone & Geospatial Division

This division has emerged as one of the company's fastest-growing businesses, undertaking large-scale drone surveys and geospatial projects across multiple states in India. The division executes infrastructure mapping assignments for the National Highways Authority of India covering thousands of kilometers of highway corridors annually.

The company supports Keltron and the Kerala Government through advanced drone, LIDAR, and geospatial surveys of mining assets and natural resources. In Tamil Nadu, KICL undertakes drone-based surveys for mining and quarry management projects while supporting various urban and infrastructure initiatives.

KICL was among early private sector participants in deploying AI-enabled drone surveillance systems for public safety applications, including establishing a Drone Police Unit and Command Centre for the Greater Chennai Police. The company is expanding agricultural drones for precision spraying of fertilizers, micronutrients, bio-stimulants, and crop protection products.

Indigenous Drone Manufacturing

KICL is investing in development and manufacture of indigenous drone platforms, progressing through DGCA Type Certification process while evaluating opportunities in LiDAR drones, multiple-payload platforms, autonomous systems, and next-generation drone technologies.

The company has established a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) to train drone pilots and is exploring partnerships for establishing a drone manufacturing facility focused on both civilian and strategic applications, including advanced autonomous and defence-oriented drone platforms.

Food Services Business

KICL operates multiple food and hospitality brands including Una Villa Restaurant & Bakery, Una Villa Traditional, and Pattukkottai Mess offering continental, traditional South Indian, and specialty food products. The company has established three centralized kitchens that serve large-scale institutional and industrial catering requirements for factory employees, government officials, corporate establishments, and institutional customers.

Facility Management Services

KICL provides integrated support services for industrial, commercial, and institutional establishments including workforce management, housekeeping, maintenance support, catering coordination, and other operational support solutions. The facility management division currently provides employment opportunities to more than 1,000 personnel deployed across various client locations.

Logistics & Supply Chain

KICL has established logistics and transportation operations through Parveen Roadways, which supports transportation, warehousing, and supply chain requirements across various business sectors including movement of raw materials, finished products, industrial supplies, and consumer goods.

Footwear Business Initiatives

KICL is emerging as a significant force in India's footwear industry with a strategy built on five pillars: employment generation (particularly for women from underprivileged communities), partnering with Indian manufacturers to serve global brands, building domestic and international brands, promoting design education, and developing industry-ready skills.

Manufacturing Capacity

Through a Joint Venture with Taiwan's Evervan Shoe Town Group, KICL has established two world-class footwear manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu:

  • Perambatur facility: Currently producing for global footwear giant Crocs
  • Karur facility: Scheduled to commence production for Adidas in July 2026
  • Combined capacity: Nearly 80 million pairs annually
Business Partnering

KICL is supporting Indian factories Aldo and GAS by providing technology, product development, and world-class quality systems. Discussions are underway with additional global brands to expand this business.

Brand Portfolio
  • Kickers: 30-year licence across nine countries including India, targeting Gen Z consumers with five exclusive stores and nearly 100 multi-brand outlets within one year. Planning to expand retail footprint and introduce Kickers Kids range.
  • Zodiz and Jeetlo: Acquired brands available through more than 2,500 retail outlets across India, with objective to expand to 15,000-20,000 retail stores by 2030.
Design Education

KICL is establishing a Joint Venture with Italy's IUAD to offer world-class design education from August 2026.

Skill Development

The company has signed an MoU with DOTE, Tamil Nadu, and partnered with leading institutions from Italy, Spain, and France to enhance footwear-related skills for students and professionals.

Vision 2030 Targets

KICL aims to significantly expand revenues from both Agriculture and Drone businesses while creating a technology-driven platform. The company has a bold ambition to contribute at least 10% of India's footwear exports by 2030 and help establish India as a leading global footwear manufacturing and design hub.

Financial Impact

Financial impact not quantified in the disclosure.