What we do Octavius Plantations Ltd is a leading FMCG company specializing in production and export of premium coffee, tea, spices, fruits, and medicinal herbs with sustainable practices. |
Founded in 1,984 |
Market share Strong presence in Indian coffee exports to Middle East, Europe, and Africa, noted for high-quality Arabica and Robusta beans. |
Problem solved Provides sustainable, high-quality agricultural products while supporting local farmers and conserving water resources. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B exports; clients include international distributors and retailers in Middle East, European, and African markets. |
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Our journey and innovations Started in 1984; expanded from agri-commodities exports to diverse FMCG range including specialty coffees processed with artisanal methods. |
Where we operate India with export markets in Middle East, Europe, and Africa. |
Top products or what we offer Coffee (Arabica, Robusta, green, roasted, instant), tea blends, black pepper, cardamom, ginger, fruits, and medicinal plants. |
Top brands Octavius specialty artisanal coffee brands known for hand-picked, naturally fermented beans; blends for export markets. |
Raw materials needed Coffee beans, tea leaves, spices such as black pepper, cardamom, ginger, fruits, medicinal plants. |
Raw materials supplier Company-owned plantations in Coorg, Karnataka, and suppliers in Karnataka and Kerala regions. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely depends on export orders, subject to agricultural cycles but with steady export demand. |
Our industry position Prominent exporter in Indian premium coffee and tea sectors with growing FMCG diversification. |
Financial highlights FY2023 revenue approx. INR 24.5 crore; net profit INR 1.78 crore; stable financials with prudent cost management. |
Geographical revenue split Major revenue from exports to Middle East, Europe, and Africa; domestic sales focused on spices market. |
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Whats driving growth Growing demand for specialty coffee, sustainable farming practices, and expansion into hospitality with resort plans. |
Our future plans Developing hospitality ventures leveraging plantations; continued innovation in product quality and global market expansion. |
Our green promise Water conservation via rainwater harvesting; sustainable farming to protect natural resources and biodiversity. |
Our people and values Committed workforce supporting fair procurement and artisanal processing methods. |
Key challenges ahead Agricultural yield variability, global trade fluctuations, and competition within FMCG export markets. |
Interesting facts Hand-picks and naturally ferments coffee beans; practices artisanal curing with advanced technology at plantations. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates agricultural and market risks through diversified product offering and quality certifications. |
