Ashish Kacholia’s portfolio multibagger marine infrastructure company bags new order worth Rs 1,47,43,51,000 from Inland Waterways Authority of India

The stock is up over 80 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 1,005 and gave multibagger returns of over 2,000 per cent in 3 years.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW), a leading player in the marine and engineering sector, has secured a significant contract from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). Valued at approximately Rs 1,47,43,51,000, the contract entails the maintenance of two crucial stretches on the River Ganga: the Sultanganj-Mahendrapur (74 km) and Mahendrapur-Barh (71 km) sections of National Waterway-1.

The primary scope of work involves dredging and river conservancy measures to ensure safe navigation for vessels. KMEW will deploy three cutter suction dredgers and three work boats to efficiently execute the project. This contract win marks the third for KMEW from IWAI, solidifying the agency as a major client and underscoring KMEW's strong position in the Indian dredging industry.

Furthermore, the contract is part of the World Bank-funded Jal Marg Vikas Project, which aims to enhance inland waterway capacity. This association with the World Bank ensures timely payments and financial stability for KMEW. Overall, this contract win aligns with the government's vision of developing inland waterways and reinforces KMEW's commitment to delivering quality services and contributing to the nation's infrastructure development.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd is primarily engaged in the business of owning, chartering/ hiring along with manning, operation and technical maintenance of marine crafts and repairs/ maintenance of marine crafts and marine infrastructure and allied works in India. The company has a market cap of over Rs 1,900 crore. As of May 2024, the company’s order book stands at Rs 733 crore.

An ace investor, Ashish Kacholia, holds the highest public stake in the company, owning 3,00,000 shares or 2.78 per cent as of September 2024. The shares of the company have an ROE of 26 per cent and an ROCE of 24 per cent. The stock is up over 80 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 1,005 and gave multibagger returns of over 2,000 per cent in 3 years. Investors should keep an eye on this Small-Cap stock.

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