#### **Overview** Kings Infra Ventures Limited (KIVL), established in 1987 and headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, is a technology-driven leader in sustainable aquaculture and integrated seafood value chain operations. Originally founded as Victory Aqua Farms in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, the company pioneered India’s first integrated semi-intensive aquaculture project, laying the foundation for the nation’s Blue Revolution. Over the decades, Kings Infra has evolved into a diversified enterprise spanning aquaculture, seafood processing, exports, branded retail, maritech infrastructure development, and digital transformation in aquaculture. Led by Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Shaji Baby John, the company has repositioned itself as a **Bluetech innovator**, integrating **AI, IoT, blockchain, and automation** into every segment of its operations to drive sustainability, traceability, and operational excellence. --- #### **Core Business Segments & Strategic Pillars** Kings Infra’s growth strategy rests on **five interlinked pillars**: 1. **Land-Based Sustainable Aquaculture** 2. **Seafood Exports** 3. **Branded Domestic Retail (Frigo & Bento)** 4. **Maritech Eco Park Development** 5. **Land Monetization & Infrastructure Development** These pillars support the company’s vision of building a **fully integrated "farm-to-fork" ecosystem**—one of the first of its kind in India’s seafood industry. --- ### **Key Developments (As of Nov 2025)** #### **1. Maritech Eco Park – India’s First AI-Driven Aquaculture Hub** - A transformative **₹175 crore** project in **Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu**, with **Phase I underway on 126 acres** of company-owned land. - The facility, operated through subsidiary **Kings Maritech Eco Park Limited (KMEPL)**, features **100 Eco Mariculture Units (EMUs)** powered by: - AI and machine learning - IoT sensors and PLC automation - Closed-loop Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) - Biofloc technology and solar-powered energy - **Expected to increase annual production cycles from 2 to 5**, boosting yield up to **50 tons/ha** (vs. industry average of 3–5). - Scheduled for **commercial production within 24 months**, with full capacity of **1,600 tons/year**. - **In-principle approval secured for ₹100 crore term loan** from a nationalized bank, supporting financial closure. #### **2. Expansion into Andhra Pradesh: Srikakulam Cluster** - Kings Infra is developing a **500-acre integrated aquaculture ecosystem in Srikakulam, AP**, with potential for further expansion to Odisha. - The cluster includes: - Multi-species farming: L. Vannamei, black tiger shrimp, seabass, grouper, crab, tilapia - **AI-enabled RAS and biofloc systems** - A dedicated **Marine Nutraceutical & Bio-actives Unit** producing: - Astaxanthin - Omega-3 oils - Marine collagen - Seaweed-based bioactives - Project developed in partnership with the **Andhra Pradesh government**, with fast-tracked approvals and incentives under the Blue Economy policy. - Expected to generate **significant employment** and position AP as a global hub for **responsible aquaculture**. #### **3. Acquisition of Sriaqua Seafoods – Strategic East Coast Entry** - Acquired **Sriaqua Seafoods**, a leading merchant exporter based in **Visakhapatnam**, in Q2 2025. - Acquisition provides: - Immediate access to AP's largest seafood export market (32% of India’s total in FY24) - Processing infrastructure, 900+ MT/year capacity - **Long-term export contracts with LX Corporation (South Korea)** and others - Order book of over **100 containers** - **Mr. Sreeram Inagalla**, former MD of Sriaqua, now COO of International Business at KIVL. - Strategic integration enables **vertical scaling** from farm to final product, strengthening Kings Infra’s position in the global seafood value chain. #### **4. Branded Retail: Kings Frigo & Kings Bento** - **Kings Frigo**: Premium frozen and ready-to-cook seafood brand, rebranded from King Fresh in 2025. - Launch of **direct-to-consumer (D2C) outlets** scheduled for **December 2025**. - Multi-channel distribution via supermarkets, kiosks, online platforms, and dedicated showrooms. - **Kings Bento**: Ready-to-eat (RTE), smart QSR brand offering seafood meals in bento boxes. - Products co-developed with **Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT)**. - Formats: retort pouches, frozen packs (FDA-compliant, room-temperature stable). - Both brands target the **$23.5 billion Indian processed seafood market**, aiming for **75–100 outlets** in 5 years across India and Middle East. - **Retail segment targeting 30–40% gross margins**, a significant uplift vs. 10–15% in B2B exports. #### **5. Sustainable & Technology-Driven Aquaculture** ##### **SISTA360® – Proprietary Aquaculture Protocol** - Kings Infra’s **industry-leading farming system** delivering: - **Yields: 16–20 MT/ha** (vs. 3–5 MT/ha industry average) - **Survival rate: 90–95%** - **Feed conversion ratio (FCR): 1.1–1.3** (vs. 1.5–1.8) - **Crop cycle: 100 days** → enables **3–5 harvests/year** - Supports **antibiotic-free, traceable, and high-yield production**. - Integrated with **blockchain for end-to-end farm-to-plate traceability**. ##### **Performance Milestones** - Holds **world record for harvesting 80g Vannamei shrimp** in pond-based aquaculture. - Achieved **disease-free cycles** and **zero discharge systems**, aligning with ESG and BAP standards. ##### **Farm Leasing Model** - Shifted from contract farming to **lease-cum-revenue-sharing model** (lease agreements of 3–5 years). - Farming capacity **doubled to 3,600 tons/year** (owned + leased). - Farmers receive fixed rent + up to 5% profit-sharing for local oversight. - **SPEED Program**: 100-day training initiative to skill technicians and scale operations. #### **6. Export Growth & Global Market Positioning** - **Current export revenue: ~30% of total**, targeting **50–60% within 3 years**. - **Key markets**: Europe (Spain, Italy, Germany, UK), China, South Korea (LX Corp), Vietnam, Middle East. - **Direct client relationships** with: - **Golian (China’s largest seafood importer)** - **Barrufet, Wofco, Ititalia (Spain/Italy)** - **LX International, Minh Phu Seafoods, CP Foods** - Exports **unaffected by US tariffs** due to zero exposure to US market—positioning Kings Infra as a **risk-resilient exporter** during global trade volatility. - **Spain office** acts as EU gateway, securing **5–7% premium margins**. - Eyeing **US market entry post-2025** via new subsidiary, pending capacity expansion. #### **7. Land Monetization Strategy** - Holds **~101 acres of land in Tuticorin**, including a **1.1 km beachfront**, with development potential exceeding **5 million sq. ft.** - **Plan to monetize ₹150 crore** over 3 years via: - Joint development - Long-term lease - Sale to premium developers - **Projects:** - **Aquatic entertainment hub, marina, beach resort, wedding destination (65 acres)** - **Aircraft terminal** (for air cargo, tourism, industrialization) - Land assets in **Kochi, Bangalore, Tuticorin** being leveraged to fund core aquaculture and retail expansion without increasing leverage. #### **8. R&D, Innovation & ESG Leadership** - **Tuticorin R&D Center**: Focus on: - Feed efficiency enhancement - Probiotics and aquaculture health - **Development of 16+ CAA-approved aqua healthcare products** - **BlueTechOS**: AI-powered aquaculture management platform for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and digital farm control. - **SISTA360 Digital Platform**: - Connects farmers, hatcheries, input suppliers, buyers - Offers traceability, advisory, financing, and government scheme linkages - Goal: onboard **50,000 aqua farmers** nationwide - **Collaborations**: - **NEC Japan** (AI & IoT in aquaculture) - **CIFT** (RTE product development, chitin/chitosan extraction) - **Atomes Group Canada** (antibiotic-free aquaculture) - **Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University** (RAS, IMTA systems) --- ### **Leadership & Governance** - **Mr. Shaji Baby John**: Founder and CMD; instrumental in India’s Blue Revolution. - **Team Expansion**: - **Mr. Joseph Raghunath** (Head of Ops, ex-INR 150+ cr entrepreneur) - **Mr. Jesus Vicente Piero Sos** (Int’l BD Advisor, Spain) - **Dr. N. Pushparajan** (VP Aquaculture, Ph.D., ex-Multinational) - **Board**: Balanced mix of industry veterans, technologists, and sustainability experts. ---