What we do Sundrop Brands Ltd manufactures and markets edible oils and branded food products in India, specializing in snacks, spreads, cereals, and sauces. |
Founded in 1,986 |
Market share Dominant position in edible oils and branded foods with market leadership in popcorn and peanut butter segments. |
Problem solved Provides convenient, innovative, and quality food products addressing modern consumer needs and expanding category choices. |
Top clients or who we serve B2C through retail and e-commerce; also B2B to foodservice and institutional customers. |
Key management Mr. Nitish Bajaj (Group Managing Director), Mr. Asheesh Kumar Sharma (Executive Director & CEO). |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1986, rebranded as Sundrop in 2025; acquired Del Monte Foods India in 2025; pioneer in popcorn snacks and peanut butter. |
Where we operate Primarily India with exports and production operations in Bangladesh; expanding in SAARC countries. |
Top products or what we offer Leading brands like Sundrop, Health World, ACT II, Del Monte with products in edible oils, snacks, spreads, cereals, sauces. |
Top brands Sundrop (market leader in edible oils), ACT II (#1 in popcorn snacks), Del Monte (spreads, sauces), Health World (atta and staples). |
Raw materials needed Edible oil seeds, grains, peanuts, packaging materials. |
Raw materials supplier Domestic and international suppliers for oil seeds, grains, and packaging materials. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely recurring from branded foods; edible oils subject to commodity price cycles. |
Our industry position Among India's leading edible oil and branded food companies with strong growth in foods segment. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue Rs. 891 Cr, net loss Rs.110 Cr due to exceptional items; Foods segment growing at 16% CAGR over 18 years. |
Geographical revenue split Revenue majorly from India (Rs. 881 Cr), minor from outside India (Rs. 13 Cr). |
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Whats driving growth Focus on high-growth branded foods, expanded retail and e-commerce footprint, brand investments, and acquisition of Del Monte Foods. |
Our future plans Expand foods portfolio, improve margins, invest in technology, leverage Del Monte acquisition, and grow in SAARC markets. |
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Our people and values Committed to engaged workforce; recently restructured with new leadership and focus on talent development. |
Key challenges ahead Commodity price inflation, competitive pressures, legacy edible oil margins, and effective integration of acquisitions. |
Interesting facts Pioneer in popcorn-based snacks and peanut butter segments in India with a robust 18-year CAGR in foods. |
Risks and strategy Managing commodity volatility through diversification; strategic focus on high-margin foods and operational efficiencies. |
