In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the government’s commitment to enhancing India’s fisheries sector, which ranks as the third-largest globally in fish production, yielding approximately 10.9 million tons annually. The seafood export market is valued at around Rs. 60,000 crore, reflecting the sector’s significant contribution to the economy.
To unlock further potential, the government will implement an enabling framework for sustainable fisheries management, particularly focusing on the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and high seas around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
The Union Budget 2025 also announced a reduction in the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key inputs for shrimp and fish feed production. The BCD will be lowered from 30 percent to 5 percent for shrimp broodstock and from 15 percent to 5 percent for fish feed. These tax cuts are expected to boost the aquaculture and marine sector’s growth and enhance its competitiveness globally.
Furthermore, the loan limit under the Kisan Credit Card scheme will increase from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh, facilitating better access to credit for farmers, fishermen, and dairy producers. As a result of this policy, stocks of companies like Apex Frozen Foods, Avanti Feeds, Zeal Aqua, Vistar Amar, and Mukka Proteins have benefited, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Here are the stocks to benefit from the recent Union Budget 2025-26 focus on sustainable growth:
1. Apex Frozen Foods Limited (8.44% intraday high)
Apex Frozen Foods Limited is an India-based producer and exporter of aquaculture products, specializing in Whiteleg (Vannamei) and Black Tiger shrimps. Its brands, including Bay Fresh and Bay Premium, supply ready-to-cook products to markets in the USA, UK, and Europe.
2. Avanti Feeds Limited (7.71% intraday high)
Avanti Feeds Limited is engaged in the production of shrimp feed and the processing and export of frozen seafood products. It operates a vertically integrated supply chain that includes hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants, catering to both domestic and international markets.
3. Vistar Amar Limited (5% upper circuit)
Vistar Amar Limited is engaged in the processing and trading of marine products, including fish and fishmeal. The company focuses on exporting high-quality frozen seafood and related products, catering to both domestic and international markets while emphasizing sustainable practices.
4. Mukka Proteins Limited (12.24% intraday high)
Mukka Proteins Limited is a key player in the Indian animal protein sector, specializing in the production of fish meal, fish oil, and fish-soluble paste. The company also explores alternative protein sources, such as Black Soldier Fly insect meal, to cater to the growing demands of the aquaculture industry.
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5. Zeal Aqua Limited (9.69% intraday high)
Zeal Aqua Limited specializes in aquaculture, focusing on the farming and processing of shrimp, particularly Black Tiger shrimp. The company employs advanced technology and sustainable practices to produce high-quality frozen seafood products for export to global markets.
6. Waterbase Limited (8.49% intraday high)
Waterbase Limited is an aquaculture company based in Nellore, specializing in shrimp farming and processing. It operates a shrimp feed plant and grow-out farms, producing high-quality frozen seafood products for export to international markets, including Japan, the USA, and Europe.
7. Coastal Corporation Limited (4.75% intraday high)
Coastal Corporation Limited is engaged in the processing and export of high-quality seafood products, primarily shrimp. The company operates three state-of-the-art processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh, ensuring compliance with international standards and catering to markets in the USA, Europe, and beyond
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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