It must be noted that, for about 58 percent of India’s population, agriculture is the primary subsistence source. And today, we are sharing the leading Agriculture companies in India. The fact is that the Indian food industry is expected to increase tremendously and each year, because of its vast value-added potential especially in the food processing sector, it contributes to world food trade. 32% of the country’s total food markets, one of the largest industries in India, are in the Indian food processing industry and rank fifth in terms of production, demand, exports, and projected growth.
The updated list of Agriculture Company In India as in 2020:
Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd.
Bombay Burmah is counted among the biggest Agriculture Company In India based on their market cap. It is a 150-year-old company, known by the name Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation (BBTCL). In 1863 the Company built its wealth on teak. The firm is a pioneer in the Wadia Group, a respectable Indian business organization with interests in plantations, foodstuffs, textiles, cosmetics, electronics, lighting, health care, and immobilization. It is the second most ancient organization with media quotations.
They currently have 2,822 hectares of tea and grow approximately eight million kgs of tea per year. The estimated consolidated revenues of the BBTCL Company was $1.2 billion. The Coffee Gardens are found in Karnataka (India) in the district of Kodagu (Coorg).
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 9,328.85
- Book Value (Rs): 33.51
- Face Value (RS): 2.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 1,147.51
- March 2019: 1,147.51
- March 2018: 891.69
- March 2017: 858.21
Kaveri Seed Company Ltd.
The ‘Kaveri Seed Company Private Limited’ was founded on 27 August 1986. In the research field of seed production processing and marketing of various high-quality hybrid seeds, the business continued to function and at the same time developed a processing plant at Bellary in Karnataka. The founders of the business joined a supplementary business in 2002 under the name ‘Microtech’ for herbal goods and micronutrients. The corporation was transformed into a public limited company on 7th of November, 2006, and that is how the Kaveri Seed Company Limited became a corporate name.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 3,235.15
- Book Value (Rs): 162.75
- Face Value (RS): 2.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 259.90
- March 2019: 217.40
- March 2018: 211.41
- March 2017: 77.29
Goodricke Group Ltd.
The company is headquartered in India and has its headquarters in Western Bengal. Goodricke Group Limited It belongs to Camellia PLC UK, the largest private tea company in the world. Amungorie India Limited, Koomber Tea Co., and Goodricke Group Limited are four tea production firms in the mix.
It has 30 gardens and 27 tea plants in:
- Darjeeling,
- Dooars,
- Assam, and
- Cachar.
Goodricke Castleton, Roasted, and Margaret’s Hope, among other brands, are the main Darjeeling brands, while Goodricke Khaass, Goodricke Zabardast, and Goodricke Chai are included as part of Black tea.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 615.60
- Book Value (Rs): 139.36
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 16.32
- March 2019: 9.49
- March 2018: 31.72
- March 2017: 33.13
Nath Bio-Genes Ltd.
They have represented Indian farmers for over four decades among the top share in the global seed industry. In designing and distributing quality hybrid seeds to farmers, the company has been instrumental in shaping Indian agriculture.
It is involved in 17 countries and markets about 150 seed crop varieties for over 5 million farmers in the world. It provides cereals, fiber & oilseeds, and vegetables as well as nutrient supplements. It aims to be a seed company of world-class and focused growers. To be a dynamic, creative, and performance learning agency.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 519.57
- Book Value (Rs): 293.42
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 50.48
- March 2019: 38.43
- March 2018: 29.42
- March 2017: 16.28
JK Agri Genetics Ltd.
K Agri Genetics Ltd.( better known as JKAL) was started their journey in 1989 as a leading seed firm. In Indian seeds, JKAL is one of the founders of the agricultural culture. JKAL is engaged in cotton, corn, paddy, pearl millet, sorghum, sunflower, castor, mustard, wheat, sorghum Sudanese grass, fodder beet, tomato, okra, pickles, and other vegetable crops. JKAL is engaged in seed research and production. This Division works under the direction and oversight of Top Core Management, a collective of dedicated, highly trained, successful, leading practitioners in the seed field.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 286.62
- Book Value (Rs): 266.78
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: -10.76
- March 2019: 4.98
- March 2018: 11.99
- March 2017: 12.19
Shree Ganesh Biotech (India) Ltd.
Shree Ganesh Biotech is a leading Agriculture company from Kolkata that trades seeds and bhushi rimarily. It is primarily the cultivation, processing, and marketing of high-quality hybrid seeds for various crops such as maize, sunflower, cotton, paddy, sorghum grain, and so on. They have a large marketing network in the West Bengal area and newly entered other countries, such as Odisha and Bihar, with loyal distributors and dealers. It focuses on providing farmers with a leading supplier of crop solutions through high-yielding hybrid seeds and crop management, including micronutrients, bioproducts, etc.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 215.76
- Book Value (Rs): 28.84
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 0.24
- March 2019: 1.79
- March 2018: 1.79
- March 2017: 3.73
Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd.
Tea in the Dhunseri Group is one of the oldest and for the past five decades has been its flag bearer. In 2003–2004, the DTIL expanded its reach from 8 estates to 10 in Assam in 2012–2013. The firm is therefore now one of India’s ten big tea manufacturers. In Dhunseri Tea Estate (Assam) and at Jaipur (Rajasthan), the tea packing and blending units are located. Dhunseri Group purchased two tea farms in Malawi, South EastAfrica, with a production capacity of 94.50 kgs of tea, through its subsidiary; Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea Pte Ltd.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 170.05
- Book Value (Rs): 951.79
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 73.20
- March 2019: 28.10
- March 2018: 00
- March 2017: 13
Harrisons Malyalam Ltd.
The most integrated approach agrarian operation in South India has been Harrisons Malayalam Limited (HML). During this period the company has created and operated tea, rubber, cacao, coffee, and a large number of spices plantations. The company cultivates today approximately 14000 hectares and processes produced from other agriculture areas of the region.
The company’s primary products are given by rubber, pineapple, and tea on 7,400 ha, 6,000 hectares and 1,000 ha of own farmland. HML is South India’s biggest agriculture activity, producing nearly 9,000+ tonnes of good quality rubber, 20,000 tonnes of tea, and approx 25,000 tonnes of pineapple.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 162.78
- Book Value (Rs): 42.82
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 9.26
- March 2019: -24.09
- March 2018: 4.45
- March 2017: 4.09
Mangalam Seeds Ltd.
The firm has 35 years of experience in the trading of farm seed and chemical products. Shri. M.J.Patel (B.R.S) is the company’s main man. Mangalam seed crop has made major investments in its product production, refining, testing, and packaging. The seeds are made in the new processing plant at Unjha, developed by many skilled contract growers. Well qualified and technical workers routinely visit seed production plants and advise farmers to grow the right seeds.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 71.37
- Book Value (Rs): 30.78
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 14.38
- March 2019: 3.42
- March 2018: 3.34
- March 2017: 3.12
Agri-Tech (India) Ltd.
Agri-Tech (India) is active in the manufacture of seeds for farmers and consumers both in India and abroad as well as associated supplements. The business was founded in Aurangabad on 2 August 1993. It has its registered office. Their key industry is in terms of seed and cereal production and ranks among India’s best agricultural firms. As seeds are sown in wide fields, the popularity of quality seeds has earned significant attention. It is a supplier in agro-based goods and is one of the best farm firms in the world and has built its money around its products.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 18.12
- Book Value (Rs): 180.30
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 0.47
- March 2019: -0.85
- March 2018: 20.62
- March 2017: -13.14
Diana Tea Company Ltd.
It is a more than a 100-year-old company, registered in 1911. Diana Tea Company Limited (DTCL). In the plantation industry, the company plans to expand by consolidating and modernizing its current tea plantation to the maximum economic viability. The Firm may also grow its planting industry inorganically by purchasing other tea estates at home or abroad. Today, Diana Tea Estate produces around 10 Lakh kgs of overall annual output. Diana was the winner of the coveted C.T.C tea standard prize in 2010 and was chosen as the “Dooars Queen” by CII and Diana Tea Garden.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 16.28
- Book Value (Rs): 39.45
- Face Value (RS): 5.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 0.47
- March 2019: -1.19
- March 2018: 2.26
- March 2017: 2.18
Transchem Ltd.
Transchem Limited is holding the 12th position among the top agriculture company list and is also listed in BSE stock market. The Corporation became a private limited company in 1976 and became a limited company in 1992. Initially, during 1993 it diversified into mushroom processing and was active in the business of dealing with chemical and pharmaceutical products. The Company is working in Talegaon, Taluka Maval, Dist, with its Mushroom factory. Timothy. The company’s mushroom plant is not operating because of the transition in the international horticulture scenario. The well-cared facilities of the Food Processing industry are vital to continuous progress to satisfy specifications and produce creative goods.
Company in numbers:
- Market Cap (Rs Cr.): 16.28
- Book Value (Rs): 30.04
- Face Value (RS): 10.00
Profit and loss (in Rs. Cr.):
- March 2020: 0.41
- March 2019: 0.31
- March 2018: -1.19
- March 2017: -0.22
| Sl. No. | Company | Established | Head office | Website |
| 1 | Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. | 1913 | Mumbai | https://bbtcl.com/ |
| 2 | Kaveri Seed Company Ltd. | 1976 | Telangana | https://www.kaveriseeds.in/ |
| 3 | Goodricke Group Ltd. | 1977 | Kolkata | http://www.goodricke.com/ |
| 4 | Nath Bio-Genes Ltd. | 1979 | Aurangabad | https://www.nathbiogenes.com/ |
| 5 | JK Agri Genetics Ltd. | 1989 | Telangana | http://jkagri.com/ |
| 6 | Shree Ganesh Biotech (India) Ltd. | 1982 | Kolkata | http://shreeganeshbiotech.tech/ |
| 7 | Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd. | 1997 | Kolkata | http://www.dhunseritea.com/ |
| 8 | Harrisons Malyalam Ltd. | 1978 | Cochin | https://harrisonsmalayalam.com/ |
| 9 | Mangalam Seeds Ltd. | 2011 | Ahmedabad | http://www.mangalamseeds.com/ |
| 10 | Agri-Tech (India) Ltd. | 2013 | Mumbai | https://www.agri-tech.in/ |
| 11 | Diana Tea Company Ltd. | 1911 | Kolkata | https://www.dianatea.in/ |
| 12 | Transchem Ltd. | 1976 | Mumbai | https://www.transchem.net/ |
