What we do Kanchi Karpooram Ltd manufactures camphor, gum rosin, value added resins, and turpentine derivatives serving industries such as pharma, rubber, food, paints, and adhesives. |
Founded in 1,992 |
Market share Leader in camphor and rosin-based products with strong demand across domestic and select international markets. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality natural and value-added chemical products used to solve industrial raw material needs across multiple sectors. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers spanning pharmaceuticals, tyre manufacturers, food industry, paint, and adhesives sectors globally. |
Key management Suresh Veerchandji Shah (Managing Director), Dipesh Suresh Jain (Joint Managing Director), Arun Shah Veerchand (Whole Time Director) |
Our journey and innovations Started commercial production in 1994; pioneered manufacturing value-added resins from gum rosin; expanded product range and integrated processes. |
Where we operate Primary operations in India with export markets internationally. |
Top products or what we offer Camphor, turpentine oil, gum rosin, dipentene, sodium acetate, and resins for diverse industrial applications. |
Top brands Kanchi Camphor (market leader in natural camphor), Value Added Rosins (key revenue driver) |
Raw materials needed Wood and pine derivatives for camphor and rosin production. |
Raw materials supplier Supplied mainly by forestry-based raw material suppliers in India. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely recurring, driven by steady industrial demand, with some cyclical fluctuations linked to commodity prices. |
Our industry position Established market player with growing revenue and profitability in niche chemical segments. |
Financial highlights Revenue ₹151.5 Cr in FY 2024-25 with net profit ₹13.72 Cr; strong growth in income and significant profit increase year-over-year. |
Geographical revenue split Revenue mainly from India (approximately 98.6%), minor international sales (approx 1.4%). |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Robust industrial demand for camphor and rosin derivatives; product diversification and operational efficiency. |
Our future plans Expanding subsidiary Kanchi Agro Product Pvt Ltd into wholly owned entity; investing in capacity and forward integration. |
Our green promise - |
Our people and values Committed workforce guided by ethical practices; diversity promoted among directors and senior management. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material price volatility, regulatory compliances, and market competition. |
Interesting facts An ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a continuous operation since 1994 and expansion into agro trading. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates market and operational risks through strategic raw material sourcing and diversified product portfolio. |
