Godrej Industries Commits ₹10,000 Crore to Telangana Expansion; Targets 9% Upside Amid Debt Fears
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- Catalyst: Rs 10,000 crore Telangana investment, including Rs 150 crore dairy facility.
- Verdict: Analysts bullish with 9% upside target, but debt concerns persist.
- Key Level: ₹1,060 (resistance) / ₹995 (support).
Godrej Jersey inked a Rs 150 crore deal for a 40-acre dairy plant in Telangana. The facility will process 5 lakh liters daily. It will create 300 jobs over three years. This pushes the Godrej Industries Group’s total Telangana commitment past Rs 10,000 crore across dairy, real estate, and agribusiness. The investment aims to strengthen the state’s dairy ecosystem and meet protein demand.
The MoU was signed December 9 at the Telangana Rising Global Summit. Shares reacted immediately. The stock jumped 1.6% intraday Wednesday. The winning streak hit four sessions. Year-to-date, the picture is different: GODREJIND is down 12% while the Nifty 50 has gained 9.5%. The market likes the news. It hasn’t loved the stock. The disconnect is clear.
Analysts are starting to nod.
| Source | Rating | Target | Price/Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ValueInvesting.io | Strong Buy | 1,144.50 | High target |
| MunafaSutra | Buy | 1,390.00 | Long-term |
| ValueInvesting.io | Buy | 1,111.80 | Average target |
| Fintel | Buy | 1,111.80 | Average target |
| ICICI Securities | Buy | 1,090.00 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Trendlyne | Hold | – | 1,047.90 current |
The consensus shows a 9% upside to the 1,111 target. Bulls point to the 42% asset growth. Bears focus on debt. Net debt to EBITDA sits at 6.0x. Interest coverage is just 2.0x. That’s thin. The company carries ₹261 crore in net debt against a ₹34,000 crore market cap.
The Telangana investment looks strategic. It hits dairy, real estate, and agri-processing. All growing markets. Execution is the question.
Momentum holds? Watch ₹1,060. That’s the December 1 high. A break above opens the door to ₹1,090 (ICICI target) and ₹1,104 (October resistance). Execution fails? Support sits at ₹995, the weekly low. Below that, ₹966 (February low) and ₹766 (52-week low) come into play.
- Debt Risk: Net debt/EBITDA of 6.0x leaves little room for error
- Competition: Reliance is investing ₹1,500 crore in FMCG in the same state
- Integration Risk: Managing dairy, real estate, and agri projects simultaneously
- Regulatory: GST changes have already hurt FMCG profitability
The Telangana bet shows ambition. Now the balance sheet must prove it can handle the weight.
52 Week Range
Low: ₹766.00
High: ₹1390.00
on Feb 17, 2025
on Jun 6, 2025
52 Week Low to All time High Range
Low: ₹766.00
All-time High: ₹1390.00
on Feb 17, 2025
on Jun 2, 2025
Recent Returns
1 Week
-3.61%
1 Month
-4.38%
3 Months
-15.91%
6 Months
-25.26%
YTD
-13.32%
1 Year
-5.37%
News based Sentiment:
MIXED
Godrej Industries: Growth & Profitability Concerns
The month presented a mixed bag for Godrej Industries, with revenue growth offset by declining profits and shifting investor sentiment. While the stock price showed minor fluctuations, the underlying financial performance and changes in shareholding patterns suggest a need for cautious optimism.
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