What we do Natural Biocon (India) Ltd manufactures natural food colors from Bixa orellana and trades in chemicals, natural extracts, and agricultural produce primarily in India. |
Founded in 1,992 |
Market share Recognized pioneer in natural color manufacturing with a growing presence in chemical and agricultural produce trading. |
Problem solved Provides safer natural food color alternatives to harmful synthetic colors banned globally, addressing health and regulatory concerns. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers in food, chemical, and agriculture sectors, focusing on industries seeking natural, safer coloring and chemical products. |
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Our journey and innovations Started as a pioneer in natural colors, expanded into chemical and agriculture trading; developed Norbixin natural food color with 180 TPA capacity. |
Where we operate Primarily operates in Gujarat, India with plans to expand chemical and agricultural produce trading regions. |
Top products or what we offer Natural food color from Bixa orellana seeds, chemicals, natural extracts, and agricultural commodities. |
Top brands Norbixin (Natural Food Colour) with 180 TPA capacity, key product driving the natural food color segment. |
Raw materials needed Bixa orellana seeds for natural color production; chemicals and agricultural raw materials for trading. |
Raw materials supplier Nucleus farm developed by the company for Bixa orellana seeds; various suppliers for chemicals and agriculture commodities. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue mainly from cyclical trading of agricultural produce and chemicals; natural color manufacturing provides steady income. |
Our industry position Leader in natural food color manufacturing with growing footprint in chemical and agricultural trading markets. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue of Rs.8.35 crores; net profit of Rs.0.04 crores; faced revenue decline from previous year’s Rs.13.53 crores. |
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Whats driving growth Rising demand for natural, safe food colors and expansion in chemical and agriculture trading segments. |
Our future plans Scaling up trading operations in Gujarat; potentially increasing production capacity and product offerings. |
Our green promise Focus on natural and least harmful food colors aligned with global regulatory bans on synthetic colorants. |
Our people and values Maintains harmonious employee relations with commitment to inclusive and ethical workplace practices. |
Key challenges ahead Market competition, regulatory changes, and managing cyclical fluctuations in agriculture and chemical trading. |
Interesting facts First Indian company pioneering natural color manufacturing from Bixa orellana using modern technology. |
Risks and strategy Navigating raw material supply, regulatory compliance, and market demand fluctuations with expansion and risk management policies. |
