Synopsis:
Ace Investor Ashish Kacholia increased his stake in Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited to 2.89% in October 2025, raising his holdings to 3,52,632 shares.
This Shipbuilding stock, engaged in owning, operating, and chartering marine crafts, engaged in dredging services, and engaged in repairs and maintenance of marine crafts and marine infrastructure in India and internationally, is in focus after Ace Investor Ashish Kacholia increased his stake to 2.89 percent in October 2025.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,961.15 crore, the shares of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited were currently trading at Rs. 2741.55 per equity share, down nearly 4.35 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2866.10.
What is the news?
In October 2025, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited had a majority stake held by the promoters at 53.63 percent, foreign institutional investors at 10.88 percent, domestic institutional investors at 0.14 percent, and the public at 35.34 percent.
According to the NSE data, Ace Investor Ashish Kacholia bought an additional stake in the company in October 2025 by acquiring approximately 52,632 equity shares, equivalent to a 0.11 percent stake in Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
Ashish Kacholia’s total holding increased from 3,00,000 equity shares in September 2025 to 3,52,632 equity shares in October 2025, rising from 2.78 percent to 2.89 percent stake in the company. The current holding value of his investment amounts to Rs. 94.51 crore.
Ace investor Ashish Kacholia, known for his strategic investments in emerging growth companies, publicly holds 48 stocks with a combined net worth of over Rs. 2,774.1 crore. Ashish Kacholia’s diversified investment portfolio and long-term investment strategy are closely monitored by market participants who track his moves for market insights.
Order Book
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited recorded a notable rise in its unexecuted order book, increasing from Rs. 733 crore in May 2024 to Rs. 881 crore in May 2025, reflecting a 20.2 percent year-on-year growth.
During the period from February to May 2025, the company secured Rs. 353 crore in new orders and executed orders worth Rs. 201 crore, further demonstrating its healthy order inflow and execution capability.
Future Growth Plans
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited participates in multiple shipbuilding projects and maintains a diversified portfolio of dredging assets, giving it the flexibility to take on a wide range of assignments. With self-sufficient operations and versatile equipment, it can independently execute dredging contracts efficiently.
In addition, the company follows a focused bidding strategy, targeting only projects that can generate at least 35 percent EBITDA margins, ensuring healthy profitability. It has also expressed interest in upcoming projects worth Rs. 2,000 crore, which highlights its ambition to expand further.
Client Base
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited serves an extensive portfolio of prestigious clients, including Paradip Port Authority, Vizag Port Authority, Dredging Corporation of India, MPA, IWAI, Mumbai Port Authority, Tuticorin Port Authority, and Haji Hassan Group.
Additionally, the company also serves NASS Corporation, Deendayal Port Authority, Kolkata Port Authority, and New Mangalore Port Authority, along with additional partners such as Gulf Marine Services and Oceanic Infra Solutions.
Company Overview
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Mumbai. The company is one of the leading marine engineering and dredging services companies.
The company is engaged in dredging operations, ownership, operation, and chartering of marine crafts essential for maintaining ports and inland waterways infrastructure. It has a diverse fleet including grab dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, pilot boats, and survey vessels.
The company also provides shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services for marine crafts and infrastructure. It operates actively in multiple ports across India and internationally, including Myanmar and Bahrain. The company has executed major dredging projects, including capital and maintenance dredging contracts for several prominent ports like Mumbai, Kolkata, Paradip, and Vizag.
Recent quarter results
Coming into financial highlights, Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 43 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 48 crore in Q1 FY26, which has grown by 11.63 percent. The net profit has also grown by 10 percent from Rs. 10 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 11 crore in Q1 FY26.
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 52.97 percent and 58.49 percent, respectively, over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 24.7 percent and 25.8 percent, respectively. Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 47.4, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.61x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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