What we do Shanti Overseas (India) Ltd manufactures and trades in soya products and agri-commodities like chickpeas, soybeans, pulses, serving cattle feed and food industries. |
Founded in 2,004 |
Market share Recognized as a One Star Export House with certifications like ISO 22000, Kosher, and USFDA for product quality and export standards. |
Problem solved Provides organic, solvent-free soya products and high-protein cattle feed components, solving quality and health concerns in agri-product processing. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2B clients including cattle feed manufacturers, food processing companies, and international buyers in agri-commodities sectors. |
Key management Mr. Ayush Kacholia (Chairman & MD), Mrs. Karuna Kacholia (Whole Time Director), Mr. Rahul Jain (Independent Director). |
Our journey and innovations Started in 2004 as partnership, converted to public listed company by 2017; pioneered organic soy processing using mechanical extraction without solvents. |
Where we operate Operations primarily in Indore, India, with exports including organic soya products subject to global duty regulations. |
Top products or what we offer Soya de-oiled cakes, crude soya oil, degummed oil, soya lecithin, and trading in pulses and maize; organic soy meal is a flagship product. |
Top brands Soya Meal (key protein-rich cattle feed component), organic soya crude oil; certified high-quality exports under the One Star Export House status. |
Raw materials needed Soybean seeds, chickpeas, maize, pulses sourced from local and regional farmers for processing and trading. |
Raw materials supplier Local farmers and agri-producers in the Indore region and surrounding areas. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is cyclical, influenced by commodity prices and export demand fluctuations. |
Our industry position Mid-sized player with export certifications; faces competition and challenges from international trade duties affecting export volumes. |
Financial highlights FY 2022-23 consolidated revenue ~INR 149.3 Cr; net loss ~INR 16.9 Cr; standalone revenue INR 25.66 Cr; EBITDA loss due to export headwinds. |
Geographical revenue split - |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Focused on organic and solvent-free product processing; export potential impacted by international duties; cost-efficiency efforts ongoing. |
Our future plans Disposal of fixed assets for operational efficiency; capitalizing on organic soy segment; planning cost control and expanded product offerings. |
Our green promise Uses mechanical extraction avoiding solvents; limited data on other sustainability initiatives. |
Our people and values 21 permanent employees; focus on corporate governance and compliance; emphasis on ethical and safe workplace. |
Key challenges ahead Export market challenges due to US duties; financial losses; need to improve operational margins and adapt to regulatory changes. |
Interesting facts Certified by USFDA and Kosher; first Indian company with ISO 22000 for soya processing; mechanical oil extraction technique. |
Risks and strategy Facing trade barriers impacting exports; strategic asset disposals and optimizing product mix to mitigate losses and sustain business. |
