Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Kings Infra Ventures Ltd. marked a defining moment in its transformation journey with the successful hosting of its flagship stakeholder business meet, “Riding the Blue Wave,” in Kochi. The event showcased the company’s strategic pivot toward becoming a professionally governed, technology-led blue economy enterprise.
The highlight of the evening was the signing of a Business Collaboration Agreement with Aadhya Sea Foods Private Limited, based in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. This partnership significantly expands Kings Infra’s sourcing and processing base in one of India’s most productive aquaculture regions, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable seafood value chain.
Addressing an exclusive gathering of around 50 technical, financial, and media stakeholders, Shaji Baby John, Chairman and Managing Director, laid out the company’s strategic roadmap for sustainable, traceable, and digitally empowered growth. He emphasized Kings Infra’s commitment to transforming the entire farm-to-fork aquaculture chain through smart technology and environmentally sound practices. His vision centers on scaling the company’s land-based shrimp aquaculture operations, expanding exports through market-led compliance, building out premium branded retail lines under ‘Frigo’ and ‘Bento’, driving innovation through a proposed Maritech Eco Park, and unlocking capital through strategic land monetization in Kochi, Tuticorin, and Bangalore.
Joint Managing Director Baby John Shaji felicitated the leadership and technology teams and expressed strong support for the company’s shift toward a more intelligent and transparent operating model. He announced the development of BlueTechOS, a next-generation digital platform designed to unify Kings Infra’s aquaculture value chain. BlueTechOS will integrate real-time monitoring, batch-level blockchain traceability, automated compliance, and QR code-enabled transparency—offering retailers and consumers a new level of trust in seafood sourcing.
As part of its institutional strengthening, Kings Infra also announced a key transition from a family-led model to a professionally managed leadership structure. Sreeram Inagalla, newly appointed Chief Operating Officer – International Business, will lead global operations from Dubai, while Joseph Ragunath, an entrepreneur with expertise in agri-food systems, will oversee domestic expansion across farms and processing units.
The strategic alliance with Aadhya Sea Foods complements Kings Infra’s planned acquisition of Sriaqua Seafoods in Visakhapatnam and is expected to boost the company’s footprint in Andhra Pradesh, which accounted for over 32% of India’s seafood exports in FY 2023–24.
Company Secretary Nanditha T reaffirmed Kings Infra’s focus on governance and ESG compliance. She noted that every aspect of the company’s operations—from land use to export protocols—is being structured to align with the expectations of regulators, investors, and global buyers.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Balagopal Veliyath, Executive Director, and concluded with a vote of thanks by Lalbert Cherian, Chief Financial Officer. Prominent attendees included Dr. Isaac P John, Managing Editor of Khaleej Times and Director at Kings Infra; Dr. T. Vinay Kumar, Chairman of Kome Vertica and former National President of the Public Relations Council of India; S. Prabhakaran, Executive Working Chairman of the National Association of Fishermen; R. Srikandan Nair, Managing Director of Flowers TV & 24 News; and P. V. Laxminarayana, Assistant General Manager at Punjab National Bank.
The “Riding the Blue Wave” meet reaffirmed Kings Infra’s commitment to innovation, inclusion, and impact, as it accelerates its mission to lead India’s transition to a sustainable and tech-enabled blue economy.
