Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly known as Mazagon Dock Limited, is a prominent shipyard based in Mazagaon, Mumbai. Specializing in the construction of a wide range of vessels, MDL builds warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, as well as offshore platforms and support vessels for the oil drilling industry. The shipyard also produces tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships, and ferries. Operating as a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, the Government of India holds an 84.83% ownership stake in MDL. The shipbuilding division has successfully developed a variety of vessels, including stealth frigates, destroyers, guided-missile destroyers, corvettes, landing platform docks, missile boats, patrol boats, trailing suction hopper dredgers, cargo ships, cargo-passenger ships, platform supply vessels, Voith tugs, and BOP vessels. The submarine division is notable for constructing both conventional and stealth submarines. Additionally, MDL provides repair and refit services, ensuring the maintenance and operational efficiency of its fleet.
History of Mazagon Dock Limited
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) holds a storied legacy rooted in the annals of maritime history, with its origins tracing back to the illustrious 18th century. Over the course of its evolution, the ownership of these venerable shipyards transitioned through various hands, including notable entities like the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company and the British-India Steam Navigation Company. It was in 1934 that the shipyard formally emerged as a public entity under the moniker ‘Mazagon Dock Limited.’ However, the transformative milestone came in 1960 when the shipyard underwent nationalization, thereby becoming an esteemed public sector undertaking under the auspices of the Government of India. Presently, steering the helm of this esteemed institution is Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad, AVSM, NM, IN (Retd), who assumed the pivotal role of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) on December 30, 2019, exemplifying MDL’s commitment to excellence and maritime prowess.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Q4 FY24 Results
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. recorded a remarkable 50% surge in revenue for the March quarter, escalating to ₹3,103.6 crore compared to ₹2,078.6 crore in the corresponding period last year.
- The company witnessed an impressive surge in net profit, which more than doubled to ₹663 crore for the quarter, marking a substantial increase from ₹326 crore reported in the year-ago quarter.
- Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) witnessed a robust surge, reaching ₹525 crore, a significant leap from the ₹211 crore recorded in the previous year’s quarter, leading to a notable expansion in the EBITDA margin by nearly 700 basis points to 17%.
- Mazagon Dock announced a final dividend of ₹12.11 per share, supplementing the interim dividend of ₹15.34 per share declared earlier in FY 2024. This final dividend awaits shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM).
- The government retains a substantial 84.8% stake in the company, while retail shareholders with capital up to ₹2 lakh possess a 9.29% stake, highlighting the diverse shareholder composition.
- In response to the robust Q4 results and the dividend declaration, the market witnessed a notable uptick, with Mazagon Dock shares surging by 11% following the announcement.
Shareholding Patterns
Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
Promoters + | 84.83% | 84.83% | 84.83% | 84.83% | 84.83% |
FIIs + | 3.29% | 3.29% | 3.69% | 3.32% | 2.38% |
DIIs + | 0.30% | 0.56% | 0.39% | 0.43% | 0.66% |
Public + | 11.57% | 11.31% | 11.10% | 11.42% | 12.12% |
No. of Shareholders | 1,64,151 | 2,02,872 | 3,08,372 | 3,45,328 | 3,86,330 |
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