Kings Infra Ventures Ltd., a Kochi-based seafood and aquaculture company, marked a transformative moment on 15th June 2025 with its flagship stakeholder business meet titled “Riding the Blue Wave”, held in Kochi. The event highlighted the company’s ambitious shift into a technology-driven, professionally governed enterprise, rooted in sustainability and innovation across the blue economy.

The key highlight of the event was the signing of a Business Collaboration Agreement with Aadhya Sea Foods Private Limited, based in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. This collaboration strategically expands Kings Infra’s sourcing and processing footprint in a region responsible for over 32% of India’s seafood exports in FY 2023–24.

The event was attended by over 50 select stakeholders from across the technical, financial, and media sectors, reflecting growing industry interest in Kings Infra’s expanding vision.

Chairman’s Vision: Scaling with Sustainability and Digital Trust

Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Shaji Baby John, Chairman & Managing Director, unveiled the company’s strategic roadmap to evolve into a future-ready global seafood platform. He emphasised five core pillars of transformation:

1. Land-Based Shrimp Aquaculture – Built on eco-efficiency and tech-integration.

2. Seafood Exports – Growth led by market demand and compliance.

3. Branded Retail – Scaling premium brands like Frigo and Bento.

4. Maritech Eco Park – Focusing on indoor aquaculture innovations.

5. Land Monetisation – Unlocking ₹150 crore through joint developments and asset sales in Tuticorin, Kochi, and Bangalore over the next three years.

“We aim to digitise and transform the farm-to-fork value chain through smart technology and sustainable practices,” said Mr. John, highlighting a shift toward traceability, accountability, and digital readiness.

Joint MD Backs Digital Leap with BlueTechOS

Mr. Baby John Shaji, Joint Managing Director, praised the internal teams and endorsed the company’s digital transformation journey through the development of BlueTechOS.

Described as a next-generation digital platform, BlueTechOS aims to:

• Enable real-time farm and environmental monitoring with predictive capabilities.

• Provide batch-level traceability using blockchain technology.

• Automate compliance and logistics documentation.

• Offer QR-code based transparency for retailers and consumers.

He reiterated that BlueTechOS is designed to integrate all operations — from hatcheries to buyers — under a single intelligent digital layer, reflecting Kings Infra’s commitment to a connected, transparent, and scalable aquaculture ecosystem.

Leadership Shift: From Family-led to Institutionally Managed

As part of the transformation, Kings Infra announced its transition to a professionally managed organisation, with two senior leaders appointed:

• Mr. Sreeram Inagalla, as Chief Operating Officer – International Business, will spearhead global operations starting with Dubai.

• Mr. Joseph Ragunath, a serial entrepreneur in agri and food systems, will manage domestic operations, including scaling of farms and processing facilities.

Mr. Inagalla stated, “It is an honour to take forward the legacy of Kings Infra in India’s blue revolution. Our focus is now on disciplined execution with data, systems, and professionalism.”

This shift in leadership structure is expected to significantly boost investor confidence and enable Kings Infra to operate with enhanced transparency, scale, and regulatory alignment.

Strategic Partnership with Aadhya Sea Foods

The Business Collaboration Agreement with Aadhya Sea Foods is a major strategic milestone. Located in India’s leading aquaculture region, the partnership aligns with Kings Infra’s focus on quality control, sustainability benchmarks, and volume expansion.

This also complements Kings Infra’s planned acquisition of M/s. Sriaqua Seafoods, based in Visakhapatnam, further consolidating its operational strength across the Eastern coast.

Governance and ESG Commitments

Ms. Nanditha T, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, reaffirmed the company’s enhanced commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

“We are actively restructuring our operations to align with expectations from global buyers, regulators, and forward-looking investors,” she said. From land use to logistics, the entire business framework is being realigned with resilient governance structures.

This includes improved disclosure, sustainability integration, and digital accountability frameworks, putting Kings Infra at the forefront of responsible aquaculture.

Event Highlights and Notable Attendees

The meet began with a welcome address by Mr. Balagopal Veliyath, Executive Director, and concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Lalbert Cherian, Chief Financial Officer.

Prominent attendees included:

• Dr. Isaac P John, Managing Editor of Khaleej Times, Dubai, and Director, Kings Infra

• Dr. T. Vinay Kumar, Chairman of Kome Vertica Integrated Marketing Communications and Director

• Mr. S. Prabhakaran, Executive Chairman of the National Association of Fishermen

• Mr. R. Srikandan Nair, MD of Flowers TV & 24 News

• Mr. P.V. Laxminarayana, AGM, Punjab National Ban

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