RETAIL/FMCG Kothari Industrial Invests Additional ₹45 Cr In Phoenix Kothari Footwear

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL) has acquired an additional 4.50 crore equity shares in its associate company, Phoenix Kothari Footwear Pvt Ltd (PKFL), for a cash consideration of ₹45 crore. The latest investment follows KICL’s acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Phoenix Kothari Footwear earlier this year for ₹139 crore. The company has now […]

CW Bureau · Nov 9, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Kothari Industrial Secures DGCA Certification For Agricultural Drone

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), the flagship company of the D.C. Kothari Group, has secured Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Type Certification for its KOAIR-10L agricultural spraying drone, paving the way for its commercial manufacturing, sale and deployment in India. The certification was issued on October 9, 2026, following technical evaluation and recommendation by […]

CW Bureau · Oct 16, 2026

GENERAL KICL Sponsors ‘Soles For Souls’ Marathon For Third Consecutive Year

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), a diversified business group, is participating for the third consecutive year as the Platinum Sponsor of the Council for Leather Exports’ ‘Soles for Souls’ Marathon in Chennai, supporting efforts to build a healthier, safer and drug-free society. The marathon, to be held at Island Grounds, has attracted more than 10,000 […]

CW Bureau · Oct 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG KICL Says Qatar Ties, New Ventures To Boost Next Phase Of Growth In TN

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), the flagship company of the D.C. Kothari Group, is looking to accelerate its next phase of growth in Tamil Nadu, with a strategic relationship with Qatar emerging as a key element of its expansion plans. At the company’s 56th Annual General Meeting in Chennai, Executive Chairman Jinnah Rafiq Ahmed outlined […]

CW Bureau · Sep 30, 2026

MANUFACTURING Kothari’s Jinnah Rafiq Ahamed Appointed As ISF Vice President

The Indian Shoe Federation (ISF) has appointed Jinnah Rafiq Ahamed, Executive Chairman, Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), as its new Vice President, with effect from September 28, 2026.  The appointment was announced at the federation’s 34th Annual General Meeting held in Chennai. The appointment comes as India’s footwear industry looks to expand its manufacturing and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kothari Industrial Enters FMCG Sector With CHUSIP Coconut Water Brand

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), the flagship company of the D.C. Kothari group, has entered the FMCG sector with the launch of its beverage brand CHUSIP Coco Twist, starting with 100% natural tender coconut water sourced from coconut farms in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai-based diversified company said the beverage contains no added sugar and no […]

CW Bureau · Sep 17, 2026

MANUFACTURING Kothari Industrial Corpn Eyes Facility Management, FMCG For FY27 Growth

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL) is exploring opportunities in facility management services and other emerging businesses as part of its diversification strategy. KICL has initiated new business initiatives, including FMCG and vending, which are expected to commence operations in FY27 and create additional growth avenues. Facility management emerges as new opportunity KICL is exploring facility […]

CW Bureau · Sep 8, 2026

HOSPITALITY Una Villa Nungambakkam Wins Best Retailer Award For Restaurant & QSR

Una Villa Continental Cuisine, Nungambakkam, the food division of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL), has been named Best Retailer of the Year – Restaurant & QSR at the India Retail Awards 2026, held at ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai. The recognition adds another milestone to Una Villa’s growing presence in Chennai’s restaurant and food-service landscape, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kothari Industrial Set To Invest More In JV After Karur Footwear Expansion

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL) is considering a further capital infusion into its associate, Phoenix Kothari Footwear Pvt Ltd, to support the company’s long-term growth and expansion plans across India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. The proposal, discussed at the board meetings of Phoenix Kothari Footwear and its subsidiaries JR One and Evervan Kothari, will be […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

MANUFACTURING Kothari Industries Targets 10% Share Of India’s Footwear Exports by 2030

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL), a Chennai-based diversified business conglomerate, has drawn up an ambitious roadmap to contribute at least 10% of India’s footwear exports by 2030 and support the country’s emergence as a leading global footwear manufacturing and design hub. The company has partnered with global players in the footwear industry and created manufacturing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 6, 2026

MANUFACTURING KICL Unveils Vision 2030 Roadmap With Focus On Agri-tech, AI & Drones

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL), a Chennai-based diversified business conglomerate, has unveiled its Vision 2030 roadmap, outlining plans to build businesses at the intersection of agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI), geospatial technology, drones, manufacturing and data analytics. One of the South India’s most respected company said investments in precision agriculture, drone technology, geospatial intelligence, footwear manufacturing, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 6, 2026

GENERAL Kothari Industrial Corpn To Foray Into Ferrous, Non-Ferrous Metal Business

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), a Chennai-based diversified industrial conglomerate, is planning to enter the ferrous and non-ferrous metals business as part of its diversification and expansion strategy. The board of the century-old BSE-listed company approved the proposed diversification-cum-expansion plan at its meeting on May 30. The proposed business will cover trading, manufacturing, processing, import, […]

CW Bureau · May 31, 2026