Mineral Ambitions: Sindhu Trade Links Charts Multi-Pronged Growth With Lithium, REE and Solar Bets

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Sindhu Trade Links Ltd has unveiled a sweeping strategic roadmap aimed at entering high-growth sectors including lithium and rare earth element (REE) mining, solar power, and critical mineral infrastructure. The board has approved a long-term diversification plan aligned with India’s National Critical Mineral Mission and global clean energy trends.

Key Strategic Moves

- The company will explore investment and acquisition opportunities in lithium and REE mining, both domestically and overseas
- Iron ore mining is also under consideration, given its role in infrastructure and industrial expansion
- Sindhu Trade Links is evaluating solar power projects to complement its biomass-based energy portfolio
- A proposal to acquire mines in Indonesia with integrated infrastructure is under review
- The company has shifted its corporate office to Gurugram, signaling operational scale-up

Market Impact and Financial Context

- The announcements triggered a 5 percent surge in share price, with the stock hitting Rs 35.10 on July 4
- FY25 results showed net sales of Rs 1,731 crore and a 72 percent jump in net profit to Rs 121.59 crore
- Debt reduction of 63.4 percent to Rs 372 crore highlights improved financial discipline
- Promoter holding remains strong at 74.96 percent, with rising institutional interest

Outlook

Sindhu Trade Links is positioning itself as a diversified player in future-facing sectors, with a focus on clean energy, mineral security, and infrastructure resilience. Execution of these plans could reshape its identity from a logistics-led firm to a critical resource powerhouse.

Sources: Moneycontrol, Trade Brains, Goodreturns, Livemint, Screener.in, BSE India, Sindhu Trade Links Ltd regulatory filings