GODREJ INDUSTRIES Ltd - BUY

 For many of us , Godrej Industries  Ltd (GIL) may be a chemical company.But it is more than that .Its stake in Godrej Agrovet(75%),Godrej Consumer products (22 %) and Natures Basket makes it an interesting company.It also owns 71% stake in Godrej properties.Godrej Agrovet is mainly in animal feeds and agri inputs ( mainly herbicides).Company also owns 37000 hectare oil palm plantation in various states like Andhra,Tamilnadu,Goa..etc.Godrej Agrovet also having a joint venture with ' Tyson' in poultry business which is selling processed poultry products under the brand name "Real Good" and value added ready to eat products under the brand name "YUMMIEZ" Company is now planning to expand the operations of this division to many more cities which is limited now.'NATURE'S BASKET' is a subsidiary of GIL which is operating around 13 stores currently for selling organic fruits and vegetables,beverages,dairy products..etc.Company's this division is expected to brake even shortly and new shop additions are planned. The agri centric business of GIL through Godrej Agrovet having huge potential in India ,and company's latest financials is a reflection of this fact. FMCG  business of Godrej CP  is also growing rapidly For the first quarter of this financial year  GIL posted a turnover of Rs.1310 Cr an improvement of 31 % over last year and a net profit of Rs.71 Cr ( up 46 %) . EPS for first quarter is Rs.2.25.This professionaly managed company having huge expansion plans it its various businesses and it is expected to show decent growth going forward.GIL can be included in your portfolio at CMP of Rs.186/-