Kajaria Ceramics: Transcript of Conference Call Released on Fraud Incident
Kajaria Ceramics released a conference call transcript detailing a fraud at its subsidiary, Kerovit Global Pvt. Ltd., involving approximately ₹20 crore. The incident was discovered through enhanced internal audits. Management assured stakeholders about strong fundamentals and reinforced governance, while also highlighting cost savings of over ₹150 crore.
The fraud involves a significant amount (₹20 crore) and impacts a subsidiary, which warrants a medium impact. However, the company's strong fundamentals and ongoing cost-saving initiatives may mitigate the overall effect.
The announcement details a fraud incident involving misappropriation of funds at a subsidiary, which is a negative development for the company.
Kajaria Ceramics Limited has released the transcript of a conference call held on December 22, 2025, concerning a fraud incident at its step-down subsidiary, Kerovit Global Pvt. Ltd. The company had previously informed about the audio recording of this call on December 22, 2025.
During the call, management detailed the discovery of discrepancies through enhanced systems, audits, and controls, which led to the initiation of corrective actions. The fraud, involving a fake vendor created in the name of an employee who allegedly forged signatures of approving authorities, primarily occurred within the last four to five months, although the employee had been with the company for eight years. Approximately ₹20 crore is estimated to be involved, with about ₹6 crore in the previous financial year and ₹14 crore in the current financial year, sitting in CWIP and not attracting depreciation.
Management assured stakeholders that Kajaria's fundamentals remain strong and that the company is implementing robust systems and controls to prevent future occurrences. While some recovery of the siphoned funds is unlikely to be complete, the company has filed a police complaint and is pursuing the matter. The incident, though regrettable, highlights the effectiveness of the 'Kajaria 2.0' initiative, which aims for operational excellence and cost efficiency. The company also mentioned achieving cost savings of over ₹150 crore on an annualized basis from various initiatives under 'Operation Manthan'.
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