NILE Ltd. – Company Report
1. Company Overview
NILE Ltd., established in 1984 and headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a prominent Indian manufacturer in the secondary lead recycling sector, specializing in the production of pure lead and lead alloys. The company operates two large-scale recycling facilities—Choutuppal (near Hyderabad) and Tirupati—with a combined annual installed capacity of over 1,07,000 tonnes.
NILE serves as a critical supplier to lead-acid battery OEMs, PVC stabilizer manufacturers, and lead-based chemical industries both in India and internationally. It holds an ISO 9001:2015 certification and is recognized for maintaining a debt-free status, strong corporate governance, and environmental stewardship through its recycling-first model.
The company is led by Chairman Vuyyuru Ramesh and Managing Director Sandeep Vuyyuru Ramesh, and maintains additional operations in renewable energy, operating a 2 MW wind farm in Andhra Pradesh.
- Incorporated: 1984
- Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
- Manufacturing Capacity: Over 1,07,000 TPA across two recycling plants
- Core Focus: Pure lead, lead alloys, and recycling
- Customers: Battery manufacturers, PVC stabilizer producers, chemical firms, export clients
- Additional Ventures: 2 MW wind energy facility
2. Products and Services
NILE Ltd. offers a wide range of non-ferrous metal products and industrial solutions, with a primary focus on sustainable lead recovery and alloy manufacturing:
Pure Lead and Lead Alloys:
- High-purity pure lead (99.97%+)
- Specialty lead alloys: antimony, calcium, selenium, and custom grades
- Custom metallurgical formulations for specific OEM and industrial use
Application Segments:
- Core supplier to India’s lead-acid battery industry
- Used in PVC stabilizers, chemical additives, and lead oxide manufacturing
Recycling and Sustainability:
- Two state-of-the-art recycling plants with robust environmental compliance
- Focus on secondary lead recovery from scrap batteries and lead waste
- Ensures closed-loop sustainability in non-ferrous metals
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing:
- Production of glass-lined and pressure vessel equipment
- Serves the chemical, pharmaceutical, dye, and pesticide sectors
- Custom-engineered equipment with high chemical resistance
NILE’s strong in-house technical support, quality control labs, and custom engineering capabilities make it a trusted partner for both domestic and international industrial clients.
3. Recent News and Business Highlights
March 2025: Temporary plant shutdown at Choutuppal due to labor issues; operations resumed within the same month.
March 2025: Nile Li-Cycle Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nile Limited, received all statutory approvals for Phase 1 of its Lithium ion battery recycling plant located at Industrial Park, Maheshwaram, Ranga Reddy (Dist), Telangana (State).
May 28, 2025 (Board Updates):
- Renewal of credit lines with HDFC Ltd.
- Inter-corporate loan to Nile Li-Cycle Private Ltd.
- Approval of a ₹10 crore corporate guarantee for subsidiary Nile Overseas Enterprise FZE
- Investment in 40 shares of Nile Overseas for 4 million AED
4. Financial Performance (FY2025)
| Metric | FY2025 |
|---|---|
| Net Sales | ₹920 crore |
| Operating Profit | ₹56 crore |
| Operating Margin | ~6% |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | ₹50 crore |
| Net Profit | ₹36.34 crore |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | ₹121.06 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15% |
| Dividend | Minimal payout (retained earnings strategy) |