### **Overview** **Vikas Lifecare Limited (VLL)**, headquartered in New Delhi and listed on both BSE and NSE (Scrip Code: 542655), has evolved from a B2B polymer and specialty chemicals trading company into a diversified conglomerate with strategic interests across **FMCG, Agro Products, Infrastructure, Smart Technology, Recycled Materials, Healthcare, and Entertainment sectors**. With over 25 years of industry experience, the company leverages deep expertise in polymer science, circular economy principles, and technology-driven innovation to support sustainable growth. --- ### **Core Business Segments (as of Sep 2025)** 1. **Polymer & Rubber Compounding** - Manufactures and trades engineered, ready-to-use polymer compounds including PE, PVC, PP, EVA, TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber), and up-cycled masterbatches. - Key products used in footwear, automotive, packaging, electrical, and consumer goods. - Customizes over **200 color variants** and physical specifications using a **high-tech R&D lab**, serving domestic and international markets. - Acts as **Del-Credere Agent** for **ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPaL)**, ensuring steady supply of base polymers. 2. **Environmental Protection & Plastic Waste Recycling** - Industry pioneer in recycling **multi-layered plastics (MLP)**, which are traditionally non-recyclable due to complex polymer-metal lamination. - Developed **patented technology** (Indian Patent No. 513213) to convert MLP waste into granules, interlocking tiles, pallets, and other utility products. - Also recycles HDPE, PP, and other post-consumer plastic waste. - Helps corporate clients comply with India’s **Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)** mandates. - Ongoing R&D projects include: - Waste-to-Wealth: Converting **rice husk ash into nano-silica**. - Recycling **cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)** with European technology partners. - Collaborations with **DRDO’s DEAL, IIT Delhi, and CSIR-NPL** on **EMI-shielding nano composites** (using graphene, MWCNT, and silver/copper nanoparticles) for defense and electronics applications. 3. **Agro Products Division** - Produces and exports **premium cashew nuts, premium rice, crystal sugar, pulses, spices, and bio-fertilizers**. - Operates a fully functional **cashew processing unit in Karnataka at optimal capacity**, with plans to **double processing capacity** due to high demand. - **Registered vendor** with **NAFED** and **HOFED**, facilitating access to government procurement and export channels. - Secured export orders: - ₹50 million for **premium rice** (including a 1,500 MT bulk order). - >₹100 million for **crystal sugar** (2,700 MT). - Strategic land acquisition: Owns **~36.41 acres** across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi; targets **100–150 acres by 2024** for integrated agri-horticulture R&D, cultivation, and cold storage. - Backward integration under progress: Evaluating acquisition of **rice processing facility** to enhance margins and scaling export capability. 4. **FMCG & Consumer Products** - Expanded beyond raw materials into **B2C offerings** in food, beverages, personal care, and dry fruits. - Key acquisitions: - **Shashi Beriwal & Co. Pvt Ltd (SBBPL)** (51.38% stake): Manufacturer of **fruit juices, aerated drinks (Cola, Mango, Jeera, Shikanji), and energy drinks**. - Production capacity: 50,000 liters/day. - Serves 8–10 Indian states via 20+ distributors. - Plans to introduce **metal can packaging** and double production capacity. - **MSR Apparels Pvt Ltd** (98% equity, ₹125 Cr): Entry into **textile, garments, and clothing sector**. 5. **Infrastructure Products** - Supplies **food-grade HDPE piping systems** under the **Jal Jeevan Mission**. - Achieved ₹75 million sales within **first 3 months**. - Secured INR 500 million order for compliant piping. - Supplies **steel bars and fittings** for construction; recorded **₹240 million in sales since June 2021**. - Developing capabilities in **Eco-Construction Products**, including **interlocking tiles from recycled plastic**. 6. **Smart Technology & Energy Infrastructure** - Acquired **Genesis Gas Solutions Pvt Ltd (GGSPL)** (initial 75%, now holds **95% stake**), a leader in **smart gas & water meters**, with **~20% market share** in India's domestic gas metering. - Pioneered **LoRa®-based smart metering**, successfully deployed at **Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)**. - Exclusive partnerships with **Hangzhou Beta Meter Co. (Holley Group)** – the world’s largest gas meter manufacturer. - **Joint Venture with IGL**: Formed **IGL Genesis Technologies Limited (IGTL)** to build **India’s first integrated smart gas meter manufacturing plant** in Noida, UP. - Project Capex: ₹1,100 million. - VLL infused ₹85 million; total partner funding: ₹544 million. - Expected to produce **1 million smart meters/year** starting Q2 FY 2024–25. - Secured advanced **ultrasonic gas meters business**: - High accuracy, no moving parts, ideal for large pipelines. - First order: ₹30 million. - MOU with **SICK India (subsidiary of SICK A.G., Germany)** to market **Ultrasonic FlowSic 500 meters** in India and selected Asian markets. 7. **Diversification into Entertainment, Media & Real Estate** - **Entertainment Expansion**: - Acquired **SKY 2.0 Club**, a tech-driven nightclub in **Dubai Design District**. - Acquired **PME Entertainment**, a UAE-based **music production and event management firm**. - Launched **film production venture**; debut project **“Lioness”** in collaboration with **Teamo Productions HQ Limited**. - **Media Investment**: - Invested ₹150 million for **7.5% stake in Benchmark News Lab Pvt Ltd**, owner of **Bharat Express News**. - Plans to establish a **dedicated media and entertainment vertical** in FY 2024–25. - **Real Estate**: - Entered **joint development agreement with Rudraveerya Developers Limited** for a **Delhi-NCR real estate project** (5-year timeline, co-funded, profit-sharing). 8. **Renewables & Biofuels** - Obtained **Stage-I clearance from SIPB** to set up an **ethanol distillery in Bihar** under the **State Ethanol Production Promotion Policy 2021** and **National Biofuels Policy 2018**. - Proposed capacity: **60 kiloliters per day**. - Exploring acquisition of existing entity to fast-track project. 9. **Healthcare & Nutraceuticals** - **Hydrolina Biotech (HBT)**: Subsidiary in **nutraceuticals**. - Produces and exports **Spirulina (Vitatinaa brand)** in powder, tablet, and capsule forms. - Developed **lycopene extraction technology** with government grants (DBT, DSIR, TDB); unit operational in Tamil Nadu. - **Investment in Pharmaceuticals**: - Acquired **22.04% stake in Advik Laboratories Ltd.**, a BSE-listed API manufacturer supplying **Dr. Reddy’s, Cadila, Abbott, and Torrent**. - Aligns with **PLI Scheme** for domestic pharmaceutical self-reliance. 10. **R&D & Innovation Leadership** - Ongoing R&D focus areas: - Nano-ferrite composites for EMI shielding. - Smart intelligent coatings using nano-calcium carbonate. - Wastewater treatment solutions. - Upcycling of agri and industrial waste. - Senior leadership has authored a book on **nano composite pigments** for **NIR-reflective cool coatings**, aiding energy efficiency in buildings. --- ### **Strategic Growth Approach** - **Diversification**: Shifted from **B2B raw materials** to a multi-sector **B2C conglomerate**. - **Inorganic Growth Model**: Aggressively expanded through **acquisitions and joint ventures**: - Genesis Gas Solutions - Shashi Beriwal & Co. - MSR Apparels - Green Life Agritech - Advik Laboratories (minority) - **Technology-Driven Initiatives**: Focus on **Make in India**, **circular economy**, and **smart infrastructure**. - **Global Ambitions**: Targeting international markets in **agro exports, smart meters, nutraceuticals, and entertainment content**. --- ### **Financial Highlights (Selected)** - Domestic sales of **premium cashew nuts**: >₹520 million (Sep 2025). - **Export revenues**: - Premium rice: ₹50 million (including bulk 1,500 MT order). - Crystal sugar: ₹100+ million (2,700 MT export order). - Steel bars: ₹240 million revenue since Jun 2021. - Water pipes: ₹75 million in first 3 months of launch. - Agro business fiscal target (FY 2023–24): ₹3,600 million (vs ₹2,000 million achieved earlier). --- ### **Corporate Milestones** - **2020–2022**: Strategic pivot into FMCG, agro, and health sectors via acquisitions. - **2022**: Acquisition of **Genesis Gas Solutions** and entry into **smart metering**. - **2023–2025**: Launch of **IGTL smart meter plant**, expansion into entertainment, media, and real estate. - **2024–2025**: Commercialization of ultrasonic meters, ethanol plant planning, international content production.