The shares of a small-cap logistics company were in focus after its board approved a capex expansion and exploration of lithium and rare earth mining opportunities marking a strategic shift into high-growth sectors like clean energy and critical minerals.
With a market capitalization of Rs 5,275 Crores, the share price of Sindhu Trade Links Ltd was trading over 5% up to hit an intraday high of Rs 35.10 per share from its previous closing price of Rs 33.23 per share.
What’s the News
Sindhu Trade Links Ltd, a small-cap company primarily engaged in logistics and support services, has informed the exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on July 10, 2025, to discuss and approve the exploration of new business opportunities in lithium and rare earth mining.
In an official exchange filing, the company highlighted its intention to diversify into high-growth sectors such as clean energy and critical minerals. This strategic shift marks a potential expansion beyond its traditional operations, which also include media, overseas coal mining, and biomass-based power generation through its subsidiaries.
About the Company
Sindhu Trade Links Ltd is primarily engaged in logistics and support services for coal mining. It was earlier operating as an NBFC but later gave up its license to become part of a larger conglomerate. Through its subsidiaries, the company has diversified into areas like overseas coal mining, biomass-based power generation, and food processing infrastructure.
Some key subsidiaries include Param Mitra Resources, which operates coal mines in Indonesia and is exploring projects in Australia and Southeast Asia; Indus Best Mega Food Park, which is building a large food processing park in Chhattisgarh; and Sudha Bio Power, which runs a 10MW biomass power plant. The company has approved a capex plan for lithium and rare earth mining and will announce it soon.
The stock has delivered an impressive 1800% return over the past five years. Despite being under ASM surveillance (Stage 1), the stock has continued to gain sharply, rising nearly 96% in the past quarter.As of March 2025, promoter holding stands at a high 74.96%
The company posted a revenue of Rs 1,731 crore in FY25, up by 2.7% from Rs 1,686 crore in FY24. The net profit has increased by 71.8% to Rs. 122 crore in FY25 from Rs 71 crore in FY24.The company maintained a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 10.1% and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.84%.
Written By Rohan Pandey
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