What we do The Indian Wood Products Company Ltd manufactures Katha and Cutch, and trades spices, operating primarily in India with a joint venture in Singapore and production units in Indonesia and Jammu & Kashmir. |
Founded in 1,919 |
Market share Established market presence in Katha and Cutch manufacturing; expanding spice product lines in India; leading regional player with steady growth. |
Problem solved Provides natural extracts like Katha and Cutch used in tanning and dyeing industries, and supplies spices meeting regional and export demand. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers in leather industry, spice traders and consumers, and agro-related industries in India and abroad. |
Key management Chairman & Managing Director: Mr. Krishna Kumar Mohta; CEO: Mr. Bharat Mohta; CFO: Mr. Raj Kumar Agarwal; Company Secretary: Mr. Anup Gupta. |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1919; shifted management in 1980; expanded manufacturing units in Baroda and Jammu & Kashmir; began Gambier extract production in Indonesia in 2018; launched spices brand 'IWP' in 2019. |
Where we operate Operations primarily in India; joint venture with Agro and Spice Trading Pte Ltd, Singapore; manufacturing in Indonesia and Jammu & Kashmir. |
Top products or what we offer Katha, Cutch (natural extracts), spices under 'IWP' brand. Manufacturing, extraction, and trading services. |
Top brands IWP (Spices) - Regional brand; Katha and Cutch - heritage products with established market demand. |
Raw materials needed Natural plant raw materials such as Acacia catechu for Katha and Cutch, Gambier leaves for extract production. |
Raw materials supplier Primarily sourced from Indian agriculture sectors and Southeast Asian suppliers, including local farmers in manufacturing locations. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely recurring through regular manufacturing and trading contracts with some seasonal raw material procurement impact. |
Our industry position Strong regional leader in Katha and Cutch manufacturing; growing spice segment; expanding export footprint via joint ventures. |
Financial highlights FY2024 revenue approx. Rs.192.42 crore; Profit After Tax Rs.3.66 crore consolidated, showing steady revenue and profit growth versus FY2023. |
Geographical revenue split Around 79% revenue from India; 21% from outside India, including exports and joint venture contributions. |
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Whats driving growth Improved price realization, operational efficiencies, expansion into spices, and joint ventures enhancing product and geographic reach. |
Our future plans Development of unused factory land, sustained production expansion, sustained growth in spice product lines and export markets. |
Our green promise Commitment to environmental safety with adequate pollution control and sustainability measures across operations. |
Our people and values Focus on employee development and leadership; culture emphasizes integrity, safety and continuous improvement. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material supply fluctuations impacting production; regulatory compliance; scaling export operations effectively. |
Interesting facts One of India's oldest Katha manufacturers since 1920; expanded with international joint ventures; diversified into spices recently. |
Risks and strategy Raw material dependency mitigated by supplier diversification; strategic land development; governance and compliance enhancements. |
