Here’s a challenge. Using the five clues below, identify the company that is being talked about here.

1 While I have just completed 70 years since the business was founded, I am entering my 50th year since incorporation and have never diversified beyond my core business.

2 I have averaged about 20 per cent PBT margins and more than 20 per cent return on equity for several years.

3 Markets valued me at more than 20 times annual revenue until a few years ago, and now at about 10 times.

4 My board includes two founders of equity portfolio management firms.

5 My market capitalisation is approximately ₹50 lakh per shareholder, as more than 95 per cent of my ownership is held by fewer than 200 shareholders.

Last week’s stock: Parag Milk Foods

Last week’s winner: Kamesh Jayachandran

Published on February 14, 2026