Kochi, 23rd June 2025 : Kings Infra Ventures Ltd.
welcomes the Reserve Bank of India’s decisive policy to reduce provisioning
norms for infrastructure lending — a silent yet powerful enabler that unlocks
over Rs.10 lakh crore in credit for India’s future-ready sectors.
This reform comes at a pivotal time for India’s infrastructure
ambitions — especially in nutritional infrastructure, a new and urgent category
focused on building clean, sustainable, and traceable food systems. As a
leading developer of land-based aquaculture and seafood supply chains, Kings
Infra is uniquely positioned to leverage this opportunity.
“This reform is a silent catalyst,” said Mr. Shaji Baby John, Chairman
of Kings Infra.
“It gives us the financial flexibility to fast-track our aquaculture
infrastructure, unlock value from our land banks, and contribute significantly
to India’s Blue Economy and food security goals.”
Through its subsidiary Kings Maritech Eco Parks Ltd. (KMEPL), the
company is building large-scale, ESG-aligned aquaculture clusters — combining
hatcheries, precision farm units, cold-chain logistics, and export hubs across
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
The RBI’s move to reduce provisioning for under-construction
infrastructure from 5% to just 1% is expected to:
- Free up capital for
faster rollout of sustainable infrastructure
- Improve bankability of
greenfield aquaculture and logistics projects
- Accelerate land
monetization across Kings Infra’s coastal land portfolio
This also strengthens Kings Infra’s strategic roadmap to transform
underutilized coastal lands into high-impact assets supporting:
- Clean protein exports
- Climate-resilient
farming systems
- Rural employment
- Nutritional
self-sufficiency
As India powers ahead with its Rs.1.4 trillion National Infrastructure
Pipeline, this credit unlock ensures that blue economy sectors — from
mariculture and clean aquaculture to traceable seafood exports — receive the
financial backing they need.
Kings Infra is actively engaging with institutional investors,
sustainability-focused funds, and strategic partners to co-develop this next
generation of aquaculture infrastructure.