What we do Natraj Proteins Ltd manufactures crude and edible refined soybean oil, de-oiled cake, and operates rice milling, catering primarily to the edible oil and milling industries. |
Founded in 1,990 |
Market share Among prominent regional players in soybean oil extraction and custom rice milling with a growing presence in edible oil markets. |
Problem solved Provides quality edible oils and protein-rich feed by-products addressing food and agricultural processing needs. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves wholesalers, retailers in edible oils and animal feed industries; operates largely B2B, with some B2C branded edible oil sales. |
Key management Kailash Chand Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director; Sharad Kumar Jain, Whole-time Director; Abhinandan Prajapati, CFO. |
Our journey and innovations Established solvent extraction and refinery plants since 1994, launched 'Poustik' refined oil brand in 2001, and added rice milling and solar power in 2023–24. |
Where we operate Primarily in Madhya Pradesh, India, with distribution across regional edible oil markets. |
Top products or what we offer Crude and refined soybean oil, de-oiled cake for animal feed, custom rice milling services, and branded edible oil 'Poustik'. |
Top brands Poustik Refined Soybean Oil - notable regional brand in edible oils. |
Raw materials needed Soybean seeds, rapeseed, and other oil-bearing seeds; paddy grains for rice milling. |
Raw materials supplier Local farmers and agricultural suppliers within Madhya Pradesh and nearby regions. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely cyclical, influenced by agricultural seasons and commodity market fluctuations. |
Our industry position Positioned as a regional competitive player in soybean oil extraction and rice milling with longstanding industry presence. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue Rs.117.78 crore, net loss Rs.1.46 crore, improved from prior year's larger loss, reflecting operational stabilization. |
Geographical revenue split - |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Higher government minimum support prices for soybeans, branded edible oil market expansion, and new rice milling business growth. |
Our future plans Focus on brand development, expanding packaging variants, technology upgrades, and enhancing market visibility. |
Our green promise Implemented solar plant for captive consumption, supporting sustainable operations. |
Our people and values Employee development initiatives including leadership grooming and transparent HR policies with emphasis on safety and inclusion. |
Key challenges ahead Volatile commodity prices, dependence on monsoon and agricultural yields, competition from imported oils, and alternative feed substitutes. |
Interesting facts Operating for over 30 years with continuous technology updates and recent diversification into rice milling and solar power. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates operational risks through strong internal controls; cautious growth aligned with market conditions and government policies. |
