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Hindustan Foods Ltd

Tue 11/11/2025,16:10:44 | NSE : HNDFDS

₹ 546.003.25 (0.60%)

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Open

₹ 537.80

Previous Close

₹ 542.75

Volume

31845

Mkt Cap ( Rs. Cr)

₹6523.70

High

₹ 547.90

Low

₹ 535.00

52 Week High

₹ 608.00

52 Week Low

₹ 421.50

Book Value Per Share

₹ 59.10

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Face Value

₹ 2.00

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  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation

    10 Nov 2025, 1:29PM Pursuant to Regulation 30(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, We wish to inform you that Analyst/Investors
  • Hind. Food - Board Meeting Intimation for Approval For Un-Audited Consolidated And Standalone Financial Results Of The Compan

    6 Nov 2025, 5:40PM Hindustan Foods Ltdhas informed BSE that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled on 12/11/2025 ,inter alia, to consider and
  • Hind. Food - Credit Rating

    24 Oct 2025, 6:52PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Credit Rating

    24 Oct 2025, 6:52PM Please refer to the attached PDF.
  • Hind. Food has submitted to BSE the Shareholding Pattern for the Period Ended September 30, 2025

    18 Oct 2025, 2:00PM As of September 2025, 61.31% is owned by Indian Promoters and 38.69% by Public. <p align=justify> Institutional holds 20.20% (Insurance Companies 8.65
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of Court Convened Meeting

    16 Oct 2025, 6:05PM Voting Results of NCLT Convened Equity Shareholders Meeting.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    16 Oct 2025, 6:00PM Hindustan Foods Limited has submitted the Exchange a copy Srutinizers report of NCLT Convened Equity Shareholders Meeting held on October 15, 2025. F
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer\s Report

    16 Oct 2025, 6:00PM Please refer to the attached Scrutinizer Report along with the Voting Results.
  • Hind. Food - Press Release

    15 Oct 2025, 3:23PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated October 15, 2025, titled ""Hindustan Foods Ltd approves Rs. 30 Crore
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release

    15 Oct 2025, 3:23PM Please refer to the attached pdf file.
  • Hind. Food - Outcome of Board Meeting

    15 Oct 2025, 3:13PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board
  • Hind. Food - Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting

    15 Oct 2025, 3:13PM The Board of Directors of the Company in its Meeting held today gave approval to invest Rs. 30 Crores through its Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company ('W
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    15 Oct 2025, 2:37PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding summary of the Proceedings of the NCLT Convened Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of Court Convened Meeting

    15 Oct 2025, 2:37PM Summary of the proceedings of the NCLT convened Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company held on October 15, 2025.
  • Hind. Food - Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018

    13 Oct 2025, 6:27PM Please refer to attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018

    13 Oct 2025, 6:27PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
  • Hind. Food - General Updates

    7 Oct 2025, 3:43PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about ESG ratings.
  • Hind. Food - Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR) - ESG Ratings

    7 Oct 2025, 3:43PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Trading Window

    26 Sep 2025, 5:11PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the Trading Window closure pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,
  • Hind. Food - Change in Auditors

    25 Sep 2025, 4:02PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Auditors of the company.
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management

    25 Sep 2025, 4:02PM Please refer to the attached PDF file for Appointment of Secretarial Auditor.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    25 Sep 2025, 12:39PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding voting results of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company held on Se
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of AGM

    25 Sep 2025, 12:39PM Voting Results of 40th AGM.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    25 Sep 2025, 12:30PM Hindustan Foods Limited has submitted the Exchange a copy Scrutinizers report of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company held on
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer's Report

    25 Sep 2025, 12:30PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer's Report

    25 Sep 2025, 12:30PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer's Report

    25 Sep 2025, 12:30PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer's Report

    25 Sep 2025, 12:30PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    23 Sep 2025, 5:28PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding summary of Proceedings of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company he
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of AGM

    23 Sep 2025, 5:28PM Summary of the proceedings of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company held on September 23, 2025.
  • Hind. Food - General Updates

    23 Sep 2025, 5:17PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about the copy of the Chairman s Speech of the 40th Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) of the Members of
  • Hind. Food - Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)- Chairman's Speech

    23 Sep 2025, 5:17PM Please refer to the attached Chairman's Speech
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer's Report

    25 Sep 2025, 12:30PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)- Chairman's Speech

    23 Sep 2025, 5:17PM Please refer to the attached Chairman's Speech
  • Hind. Food - Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)- Chairman's Speech

    23 Sep 2025, 5:17PM Please refer to the attached Chairman's Speech
  • Hind. Food - Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)- Chairman's Speech

    23 Sep 2025, 5:17PM Please refer to the attached Chairman's Speech
  • Hind. Food - Copy of Newspaper Publication

    11 Sep 2025, 4:32PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication of Notice of National Company Law Tribunal Convened Meeting of E
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    10 Sep 2025, 5:06PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of the Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company to be held on October 15,
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Meeting Updates

    10 Sep 2025, 5:19PM Notice of the Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company to be held on October 15, 2025 as per the direction of Hon'ble NCLT, Mumbai Bench
  • Hind. Food - Equity Shareholders Meeting -NCLT Convened Meeting On Oct 15, 2025

    10 Sep 2025, 5:07PM Notice of the Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company to be held on October 15, 2025 as per the direction of Hon'ble NCLT, Mumbai Bench
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation

    4 Sep 2025, 12:44PM Pursuant to Regulation 30 and all other applicable provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, We wish to
  • Hind. Food - Copy of Newspaper Publication

    26 Aug 2025, 12:47PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    25 Aug 2025, 8:09PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of Annual General Meeting to Shareholders under Regulation 36(1)(b).
  • Hind. Food - Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Updates (Letter To Shareholders Under Regulation 36(1)(B))

    25 Aug 2025, 8:09PM Letter to Shareholders under Regulation 36(1)(b)
  • Hind. Food - Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)

    25 Aug 2025, 7:04PM BRSR for the Financial Year 2024-25
  • Hind. Food - Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.

    25 Aug 2025, 6:07PM Pursuant to Regulation 34 (1) and 30 (2) read with Part A of Schedule III and all other applicable regulations of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Di
  • Hind. Food - Shareholders meeting

    25 Aug 2025, 5:47PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company to be held on Sept
  • Hind. Food - Shareholder Meeting-AGM On Sep 23, 2025 (Notice Of The 40Th Annual General Meeting Of The Members Of The Company

    25 Aug 2025, 5:47PM Notice of the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company to be held on Sep 23, 2025
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Acquisition

    21 Aug 2025, 7:19PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Acquisition

    21 Aug 2025, 7:19PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Acquisition of 24,643 Series B Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares of Asar Green Kabadi
  • Hind. Food - Scheme of Arrangement

    21 Aug 2025, 3:03PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Scheme of Arrangement-the NCLT vide its order dated August 20, 2025, communicated to Company b
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Scheme of Arrangement

    21 Aug 2025, 3:03PM Please refer to the attached PDF file.
  • Hind. Food - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome

    18 Aug 2025, 4:28PM With reference to our letter dated August 5, 2025 intimating you about the conference call with Analyst/Investors which was held on August 11, 2025, p
  • Hind. Food - Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates

    18 Aug 2025, 4:28PM Hindustan Foods Limited has informed the Exchange about Transcript
  • Hindustan Foods acquires 3 manufacturing units of SSIPL

    1 Apr 2024 , 1:00PM Hindustan Foods acquires 3 manufacturing units of SSIPL Retail for more than Rs. 100 cr
  • Hindustan Foods plans to enter into contract manufacturing of Sports Shoes

    23 Oct 2023 , 2:15PM This strategic move marks a significant bet on the thriving sports shoes space in India.
  • Hindustan Foods board to consider stock split. stk up

    6 May 2022 , 10:08AM Corporate Action-Intimation of Sub division / Stock Split

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Name March-25 March-24 March-23 March-22 March-21
Assets 1358.4 1131.4828 713.6785 576.7448 411.0863
Liabilities 1358.4 1131.4828 713.6785 576.7448 411.0863
Equity 23.5 22.9147 22.5486 22.5486 21.1981
Gross Profit 212.43 162.5146 147.0581 115.1168 83.2705
Net Profit 103.34 78.2781 64.5135 50.077 36.4736
Cash From Operating Activities 82.04 47.696 102.0055 53.7605 73.5255
NPM(%) 3.78 3.28 2.7 2.47 2.63
Revenue 2733.86 2381.3734 2383.198 2020.7003 1386.3488
Expenses 2521.43 2218.8588 2236.1399 1905.5835 1303.0783
ROE(%) 14.63 11.08 9.13 7.09 5.16

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Company Info

1984 - The company was incorporated on 31st December and obtained a Certificate of Commencement of Business on 24.08.1987. It was promoted by Marmagoa Shipping and Stevedoring Co. Pvt. Ltd., Goa Glindia Ltd., along with its subsidiaries participated to the extent of 20% of the equity capital of the Company. 1987 - During November-December, the Company issued 1,80,000-14% convertible debentures of Rs 150 each for cash at par of which the following debentures were reserved for allotment on a preferential basis. (i) 9,000 debentures to employees/workers and 72,000 debentures to NRI's. The remaining 99,000 debentures along with 44,360 debentures not taken up under preferential quota was offered for public subscription. The unsubscribed portion of 1,24,710 debentures devolved on underwriters. - The convertible portion of Rs 50 of the face value of each debentures was to be converted into 5 equity shares of Rs 10 each at the expiry of 3 months from the date of allotment of debentures. Accordingly, 9,00,000 No. of equity shares were allotted on part conversion of debentures during 1998-99. The non-convertible portion of Rs 100 of each debenture was to be redeemed at par on the expiry of 7 years from the date of allotment of debentures. 1988 - (18 months), The company launched two cereal based food products Bonny Mix and Jak-N-Jul Merin Rings. The Company entered into a marketing arrangement with G I India Ltd., whereby G I India would buy products manufactured by the company to the extent of 60% of the company's capacity and sell the products under its own brand name. In addition it was also to provide technical assistance for development of new products and for product improvement. - 7 No. of equity shares allotted for cash at par. 11,00,000 No. of Equity share then issued at par off which the following shares were reserved and allotted: (i) 4,00,000 shares to Marmagoa Shipping and Stevedoring Co. Ptv. Ltd. (MSSC) Goa; (ii) 2,00,000 shares to Glindia Ltd., (ii) 2,00,000 shares to subsidiaries of Glindia Ltd. (66,700 shares each to Samgir Investments Ltd. and Samgir Investments Ltd. and Sesame Investments Ltd. and 66,600 shares to Kargi Investments Ltd.) Of the remaining 3,00,000 shares, 55,000 shares were reserved for allotment on a preferential basis to employees/workers (only 400 shares taken up). The Balance 2,45,000 shares along with 54,600 shares not taken up by employees were offered for public subscription during November-December, 1987. 9,00,000 No. of equity shares were allotted during 1988-99 as part conversion of debentures. 1989 - A chocolate variant of Bonny Mix was introduced in the market in October. 1990 - A new product ROZANA (Texturised Vegetable Protein) was introduced in the North and North Eastern region and was well received and it was proposed to introduce the product in the national market. During the year a new product farex rice cereal was introduced. 1994 - The company launched Bonny Meal Fruit & Bonny Meal Rice in the market. 2003 -Company has allotted 29,99,993 Equity Shares of face value of Rs 10 each amounting to Rs 2,99,99,930 to M/s V S Dempo & Co Pvt Ltd (Promoter Company) on Private Placement basis by conversion of their part of the Secured Loan amounting to Rs 2,99,99,930 into Equity Shares. 2013 -Hindustan Foods Ltd, engaged in food processing activities a a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement with Mankind Pharma Ltd. to manufacture its product under brand name "Tomilac Powder". -Hind. Food - Manufacturing and Supply Agreement with Himalaya Drug Company, Makali, Bangalore. 2014 -Mr. Soiru V. Dempo has been appointed as a Additional Director of the Company. 2015 -Company's manufacturing facility located at Usgaon, Ponda, Goa, has been extended now, and hence the Company will continue to produce. -Hind. Food - Launching of C'nergy" breakfast cereal -Pepsico extends manufacturing contract with Hindustan Foods 2018 -Hindustan Foods starts production at Jammu facility. -Commenced Production at the comibatore plant for blending and packaging Tea & Coffee. 2019 -Commenced the production of Liquid Detergent in Hyderabad. -Commenced merger of malted beverages packing unit in coimbatore for GSKCH and ATC Beverages Pvt. Ltd. into HFL. 2020 -Built a plant to manufacture Disinfectant Toilet Cleaning liquid in Silvassa for Reckitt. 2021 -Acquired Aerocare Personal Products LLP. -Started Production of Floor & Surface Cleaner at Silvasa plant. 2023 -"Hindustan Foods Limited expands its presence into contract manufacturing of Sports Shoes with another acquisition". 2024 -Hindustan Foods Limited Initiates Merger of Soups, Spices & Seasoning Manufacturing Facility in Nashik. -The Company completed of the Acquisition of Manufacturing facility of KNS Trading Private Limited.

1984 - The company was incorporated on 31st December and obtained a Certificate of Commencement of Business on 24.08.1987. It was promoted by Marmagoa Shipping and Stevedoring Co. Pvt. Ltd., Goa Glindia Ltd., along with its subsidiaries participated to the extent of 20% of the equity capital of the Company. 1987 - During November-December, the Company issued 1,80,000-14% convertible debentures of Rs 150 each for cash at par of which the following debentures were reserved for allotment on a preferential basis. (i) 9,000 debentures to employees/workers and 72,000 debentures to NRI's. The remaining 99,000 debentures along with 44,360 debentures not taken up under preferential quota was offered for public subscription. The unsubscribed portion of 1,24,710 debentures devolved on underwriters. - The convertible portion of Rs 50 of the face value of each debentures was to be converted into 5 equity shares of Rs 10 each at the expiry of 3 months from the date of allotment of debentures. Accordingly, 9,00,000 No. of equity shares were allotted on part conversion of debentures during 1998-99. The non-convertible portion of Rs 100 of each debenture was to be redeemed at par on the expiry of 7 years from the date of allotment of debentures. 1988 - (18 months), The company launched two cereal based food products Bonny Mix and Jak-N-Jul Merin Rings. The Company entered into a marketing arrangement with G I India Ltd., whereby G I India would buy products manufactured by the company to the extent of 60% of the company's capacity and sell the products under its own brand name. In addition it was also to provide technical assistance for development of new products and for product improvement. - 7 No. of equity shares allotted for cash at par. 11,00,000 No. of Equity share then issued at par off which the following shares were reserved and allotted: (i) 4,00,000 shares to Marmagoa Shipping and Stevedoring Co. Ptv. Ltd. (MSSC) Goa; (ii) 2,00,000 shares to Glindia Ltd., (ii) 2,00,000 shares to subsidiaries of Glindia Ltd. (66,700 shares each to Samgir Investments Ltd. and Samgir Investments Ltd. and Sesame Investments Ltd. and 66,600 shares to Kargi Investments Ltd.) Of the remaining 3,00,000 shares, 55,000 shares were reserved for allotment on a preferential basis to employees/workers (only 400 shares taken up). The Balance 2,45,000 shares along with 54,600 shares not taken up by employees were offered for public subscription during November-December, 1987. 9,00,000 No. of equity shares were allotted during 1988-99 as part conversion of debentures. 1989 - A chocolate variant of Bonny Mix was introduced in the market in October. 1990 - A new product ROZANA (Texturised Vegetable Protein) was introduced in the North and North Eastern region and was well received and it was proposed to introduce the product in the national market. During the year a new product farex rice cereal was introduced. 1994 - The company launched Bonny Meal Fruit & Bonny Meal Rice in the market. 2003 -Company has allotted 29,99,993 Equity Shares of face value of Rs 10 each amounting to Rs 2,99,99,930 to M/s V S Dempo & Co Pvt Ltd (Promoter Company) on Private Placement basis by conversion of their part of the Secured Loan amounting to Rs 2,99,99,930 into Equity Shares. 2013 -Hindustan Foods Ltd, engaged in food processing activities a a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement with Mankind Pharma Ltd. to manufacture its product under brand name "Tomilac Powder". -Hind. Food - Manufacturing and Supply Agreement with Himalaya Drug Company, Makali, Bangalore. 2014 -Mr. Soiru V. Dempo has been appointed as a Additional Director of the Company. 2015 -Company's manufacturing facility located at Usgaon, Ponda, Goa, has been extended now, and hence the Company will continue to produce. -Hind. Food - Launching of C'nergy" breakfast cereal -Pepsico extends manufacturing contract with Hindustan Foods 2018 -Hindustan Foods starts production at Jammu facility. -Commenced Production at the comibatore plant for blending and packaging Tea & Coffee. 2019 -Commenced the production of Liquid Detergent in Hyderabad. -Commenced merger of malted beverages packing unit in coimbatore for GSKCH and ATC Beverages Pvt. Ltd. into HFL. 2020 -Built a plant to manufacture Disinfectant Toilet Cleaning liquid in Silvassa for Reckitt. 2021 -Acquired Aerocare Personal Products LLP. -Started Production of Floor & Surface Cleaner at Silvasa plant. 2023 -"Hindustan Foods Limited expands its presence into contract manufacturing of Sports Shoes with another acquisition". 2024 -Hindustan Foods Limited Initiates Merger of Soups, Spices & Seasoning Manufacturing Facility in Nashik. -The Company completed of the Acquisition of Manufacturing facility of KNS Trading Private Limited.

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Parent Organisation

Hindustan Foods Ltd.

Founded

31/12/1984

Managing Director

Mr.Sameer R Kothari

NSE Symbol

HNDFDSEQ

FAQ

The current price of Hindustan Foods Ltd is ₹ 546.00.

The 52-week high for Hindustan Foods Ltd is ₹ 547.90 and the 52-week low is ₹ 535.00.

The market capitalization of Hindustan Foods Ltd is currently ₹ 6523.70. This value can fluctuate based on stock price movements and changes in the number of shares outstanding.

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The CEO of Hindustan Foods Ltd is Mr.Sameer R Kothari, who has been leading the company with a vision to expand its renewable energy portfolio and drive sustainable growth.

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