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HMA Agro Industries Limited, a major player in international meat trading and processing in India, has in partnership with AL RAIYAN EXPORT signed a three-year contract with the intent to complement its operational capability and expand its scope. This three-year partnership set to commence on 1 December 2024 allows HMA to integrate 232 metric tons per day of AL RAIYAN EXPORT's processing capacity into its operations. This partnership aims at the processing, chilling, slaughtering and packaging of frozen halal boneless buffalo meat.

In the absence of shareholding or elevated rights, this agreement does not constitute related party transactions. Using amicable resolution as well as arbitration for dispute resolution the Agreement provides for fora and processes for a speedy resolution of issues in New Delhi, and the courts of New Delhi are given exclusive jurisdiction given this arrangement.

On Tuesday, the company's share was able to increase Rs 45,96 from Rs 45.68 previous close, an increase which is an indicator of the company's performance, as such investors were confident. 52 weeks highest and lowest close is Rs 84.05 and Rs 39.12 respectively indicating that HMA Agro has been stable in its operations over the period. The company's market Map stands at Rs 2,266 crore.

In Q2FY25, revenues grew by 105.70 % compared to the previous quarter and 22.14% growth as compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The net profit went up to Rs 53.42 crores which is an increase of 848.04 % on a year-on-year basis and 7229.36 % on a quarterly basis. The Company's sales increased to Rs 2,178.48 crores with a net profit of Rs 54.16 crores which was higher by 8.44% when compared to net profits for the previous year FY 24.

Started in 2008, HMA Agro was one of the first companies to apply for FBC licenses in the meat processing and trade industry which contributed to more than 10% of the country's frozen buffalo meat exports. The Company has also diversified into frozen vegetables, cereals and natural products and it operates under several brands including "Black Gold", "Kamil" and "HMA" with distribution in over 40 countries.

HMA Agro has started 4 fully automated processing plants in Aligarh, Mohali, Agra and Parbhani, and is now one of the trusted names in the meat processing trade. The Company is now focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations with a new facility at Haryana. This expansion is crucial in the path of its vision of sustaining its position in the sector even with increasing international demands.

With impressive growth in revenues and profitability, a solid presence in the area of operations and a strategic vision for the future, HMA Agro Industries can be referred to as one of the major players in the international trade of food as well as meat processing.

The collaborative partnership with AL RAIYAN EXPORT further highlights the scale of the innovative measures undertaken by this company and makes it an interesting company to follow in the coming years.