Auto Penny Stock Under Rs 30 in Focus as Company Announces the Start of Commercial Production of New Components
The shares of the company saw a spurt in volume by more than 2.09 times on BSE.
On Wednesday, shares of Pritika Auto Industries Ltd plunged 0.93 per cent to Rs 26.65 per share from its previous closing of Rs 26.90 with an intraday high of Rs 27.94 and an intraday low of Rs 26.14. The shares of the company saw a spurt in volume by more than 2.09 times on BSE.
Pritika Group, a leading manufacturer of precision machined components in North India, is excited to announce the start of commercial production for a major tractor manufacturer. After successfully completing inspections and trials, Pritika will be supplying crucial components like Hydraulic Lift Housing and Axle Housing. This new contract boasts an estimated annual value of Rs. 18 Crore and promises long-term stability with a four to five-year visibility.
This production milestone coincides with Pritika's 50th anniversary, marking a golden jubilee for the company. Pritika Engineering Components Limited, a subsidiary of Pritika Auto Industries Ltd., is spearheading this production. Both companies have recently received reaffirmed stable credit ratings, demonstrating their financial strength. Strategic investments through preferential and rights share issuances have fueled Pritika's expansion plans, allowing them to not only fulfil this new tractor component order but also explore venturing into railway component manufacturing. With a focus on debt reduction and a strong client base built over the past five decades, Pritika Group is well-positioned for continued growth and success.
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Pritika Auto Industries Ltd., a cornerstone of the Pritika Group established in 1980, is a premier manufacturer of tractors and automotive components. Renowned for their expertise in machined castings and a diverse range of parts, they offer a comprehensive solution for the automotive and engineering industries. Their reputation as a trusted partner has solidified their position with leading OEMs, securing substantial annual orders from both multinational and domestic tractor manufacturers.
Pritika Industries Ltd. reported net revenue of Rs. 85.77 crore in Q2FY25, which is not comparable to the previous year due to the demerger of its manufacturing unit and subsequent merger into Pritika Auto Industries Ltd. Despite this, the company achieved a significant 122.61 per cent increase in profit after tax, reaching Rs 10.58 crore in Q2FY25. For the first half of the fiscal year, net revenue stood at Rs 174.57 crore, slightly lower than the Rs 188.42 crore in H1 FY24. However, profit after tax saw a 50 per cent increase, reaching Rs 15.05 crore in H1 FY25 compared to Rs 10.03 crore in the same period last year.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 400 crore and the stock’s 52-week high of the stock is Rs 54.33 and the 52-week low of Rs 21.10. According to the shareholding pattern, the promoters of the company have 59.85 per cent stake, FIIs own 7.27 per cent and the public owns 32.88 per cent as of September 2024. The stock is up by 16.5 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 22.89 per share. Investors should keep an eye on this penny stock.
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