K-LIFESTYLE AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED

- Introduction:
- Brief introduction of the company:
K-Lifestyle and Industries Ltd. creates materials used in clothing production. Its work centers around spinning fibers into usable forms. The business operates within the textile sector, turning raw inputs into finished products of yarn and fabric.
- Industry overview:
A backbone of India's economy, the textile sector stays split into many small parts. Though vital, it demands heavy investment across countless operations. Small businesses struggle when prices shift - cotton swings. Global rivals add more strain, making survival tougher each season.
- Purpose of the analysis:
What led a growing business to land in insolvency proceedings is what this document examines. Starting strong, it gradually lost ground until legal resolution steps stepped in. A shift from expansion to survival mode defines its recent story. Growth gave way to financial strain over time. Court-supervised restructuring replaced boardroom strategies.
- Company Overview:
- Background and history:
Founded in 1987 under the name Shree Krishna Polyester and Synthetic Pvt. Ltd., the firm shifted into public status just two years later. Once tied closely to the wider Shree Krishna Group, its early steps were shaped by that connection
- Business model:
From spinning thread to finishing fabric, one operation handles every step. Making both cotton and synthetic yarn feeds into producing ready-to-use knitted material. Clients include clothing makers who ship overseas along with logistics hubs stocking textile inputs. Each stage supports the next without relying on outside suppliers.
- Key products/services:
Fabrics that are fully knitted come first. Textured thread follows close behind. Garments show up last in the lineup.
- Market position:
Now valued at around ₹23.5 Crore, the firm has slipped from its earlier standing as a notable mid-sized contender. Facing serious cash flow issues today, it trades among penny stocks instead.
- Promoter/ Founder Introduction:
- Name of promoter(s)/founder(s):
Behind the business stands the Tayal family, with Shri R.P. Tayal is taking a leading role. Pravin, Navin, and Sanjay Kumar joined him in building it forward. Their shared effort shaped what came next.
- Professional background:
Back then, during the nineties, the Tayal group stretched wide into fabric production. Banking saw their presence too - Bank of Rajasthan was part of it. Their reach ran deep through those industries at that time.
- Role in company growth and strategic decisions:
Back in the 90s, founders pushed fast growth along with supply chain control. Yet things shifted over time - regulatory challenges began piling up alongside mounting debts. Now, those pressures have landed the business in insolvency hearings.
- Financial Statement Analysis:
The latest audited information available with us for the Financial Year 2020.
- Income Statement Analysis: (Rs. In Crores)
Particulars | Mar-18 | Mar-19 | Mar-20 |
Sales | 53 | 9 | 3 |
Expenses | 53 | 10 | 2 |
Operating Profit | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Interest | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation | 27 | 38 | 3 |
Profit before tax | -55 | -39 | -3 |
Tax % | -6% | -15% | 1830% |
Net Profit | -52 | -33 | -57 |

- Balance Sheet Analysis:
Particulars | Mar-18 | Mar-19 | Mar-20 |
Equity Capital | 102 | 102 | 102 |
Reserves | -317 | -349 | -406 |
Borrowings + | 326 | 326 | 326 |
Other Liabilities + | 172 | 173 | 173 |
Total Liabilities | 283 | 251 | 195 |
Fixed Assets + | 112 | 74 | 71 |
Investments | 91 | 91 | 91 |
Other Assets + | 79 | 85 | 32 |
Total Assets | 283 | 251 | 195 |
Roughly ₹195 crore in debts swallows up nearly every asset listed. Worth is less than zero when you tally it all.
- Cash Flow Statement Analysis:
Particulars | Mar-18 | Mar-19 | Mar-20 |
Cash from Operating Activity + | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Cash from Investing Activity + | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash from Financing Activity + | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Cash Flow | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Without regular inflows, covering day-to-day expenses becomes a constant strain. The engine of the business does not feed itself well enough to survive long term.
- Key Financial Ratios:
Ratio | Value |
EPS (₹) | -0.56 |
Cash EPS (₹) | -0.52 |
Book Value / Share (₹) | -2.98 |
Operating Margin (%) | 14.92% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.92% |
EBIT Margin (%) | -108.77% |
Net Profit Margin (%) | -2093.37% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | -29.00% |
Because equity is negative, Debt-to-Equity can’t be calculated. Formulas fails under these conditions.
- Key Insights and Interpretation:
- Strengths:
Plants already up and running at Silvassa plus Bhilad - could catch a buyer’s eye. Factories in place beat starting fresh elsewhere. Location matters, sure, but having walls and machines helps more. Equipment standing by can tip decisions. Not everyone wants to build from dirt. These sites come with history - and hooks for what comes next.
- Weaknesses:
Just 32 workers left now, which shows how much staff have walked away. Cash flow is nearly gone, making daily operations tough. Losses keep adding up, quarter after quarter. Few resources mean little room to adjust when problems hit.
- Risk factors:
One big worry is Insolvency. Should no one back the turnaround proposal, shutdown could follow. A failed vote might mean selling off everything. Without approval, closure becomes likely. Falling through means winding down operations.
- Future outlook:
How things turn out depends on what happens in the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) court. A fresh leader stepping in could shift control - if that ever comes to pass.
- Conclusion:
- Final evaluation of financial health:
Right now, things look shaky on the money front - the business can’t meet its obligations, flat out. Trading at just about ₹0.23, it wears the label of a penny stock, which tells you how little trust investors actually have.
- Investment or performance perspective:
Looking at it through investor eyes, K-Lifestyle carries big risk. Not really operating like a normal company right now - more like something bought cheap hoping for a turnaround. Anyone thinking of getting involved needs to be very careful.
- Reference:
- Annual report (Latest of 2020).
- Website- https://krishnagroup.com