Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd is a significant player in India's agricultural sector, engaged in the research, production, processing, and marketing of hybrid and GM seeds. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Rajkot, India. It focuses on providing high-quality seeds to farmers across the country, supplying a wide range of high-yielding seeds for grains and vegetables.
The company's core business revolves around processing seeds of various crops such as groundnut, onion, coriander, cumin, rajka, gram, wheat, sesame, and other agro seeds. With extensive experience, Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds has established itself as a reliable provider of premium seeds, committed to helping farmers achieve sustainable high yields and maximize profit margins.
Established in 1983, Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd initially operated as a bulk agricultural seed business led by PATEL JADAVJIBHAI DEVRAJBHAI, a farmer from Kuvadava village of Rajkot District, Gujarat. The focus was on quality seed production, primarily for Groundnut, Lucerne, and Coriander.
The company underwent significant growth and transformation under the leadership of Arvindkumar Kakadiya (Pintu Patel), who was appointed as Managing Director in 2005. He initiated the company's own brand, "BOMBAY SUPER HYBRID SEEDS LTD.", and successfully established a marketing network within Gujarat, subsequently expanding to seven important agricultural states.
Over the last eight years, the company's product range has expanded to 111 varieties, with a presence in 6 states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The successful transition from a partnership firm to a public limited company further demonstrates its commitment to growth and transparency in the agricultural seed sector.
Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd is involved in the production, processing, and marketing of hybrid and GM seeds, offering an extensive range of over 150 products. This portfolio includes both field crops and vegetable crops, catering to the diverse needs of farmers across India. The company deals in its own brands, "Kasturi" and "Bombay Super."
Key Product Categories Include:
- Field Crops: Groundnut, chickpea, coriander, sesame, maize, lucerne, fenugreek, wheat, onion, soybean, paddy, bajra, gum guar, black gram, guar, green gram, sweet corn, cumin, jowar, mustard, toor, limabean, rajka bajri, castor.
- Vegetable Crops: Tomato, fennel, pigeon pea, watermelon, ajwain, beet root, spinach, cucumber, pumpkin, lentil, carrot, okra, radish, cauliflower, hot pepper, cabbage, brinjal, bottle gourd, chilly, bhindi, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, bitter gourd, papaya, drumstick.
The company's seeds are developed not only for high yield potential but also for resistance to various diseases, making them easy to sow and reducing operating costs for farmers. Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds also exports its products, further extending its market reach.
Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd operates as a Small Cap company, with a market capitalization of ₹1,457 Crore as on May 27, 2025. The company has demonstrated a consistent growth trajectory in its financial performance.
- FY 2025 Performance:
- Net Profit: Rose 18.86% to ₹26.41 Crore (against ₹22.22 Crore in FY 2024).
- Sales: Rose 39.66% to ₹358.76 Crore (against ₹256.88 Crore in FY 2024).
- Q4 FY 2025 Results:
- Net Profit: Rose 34.82% to ₹4.22 Crore (against ₹3.13 Crore in Q4 FY 2024).
- Sales: Rose 52.42% to ₹45.91 Crore (against ₹30.12 Crore in Q4 FY 2024).
- Q3 FY 2025 Performance:
- Net Profit: Rose 30.81% to ₹9.00 Crore (against ₹6.88 Crore in Q3 FY 2024).
- Sales: Rose 67.49% to ₹127.86 Crore (against ₹76.34 Crore in Q3 FY 2024).
As of May 30, 2025, the market cap of Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd (BSHSL) is ₹1,427.46 Crore.
- 52-Week High: ₹224.50
- 52-Week Low: ₹115.82
- P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: 54.09 (as of 30-May-2025), and 55.19 times as on 27-May-2025, which is a 68% discount to its peers' median range of 174.24 times.
- P/B (Price-to-Book) Ratio: 18.24 (as of 30-May-2025), and 13.92 times as on 27-May-2025, which is a 644% premium to its peers' median range of 1.87 times.
Promoter holding in Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd stands at 73.85% as of March 2025, a figure that has remained stable since June 2024. This high and stable promoter holding signifies strong management confidence in the company's future prospects and provides stability for investors.
Established in 2000 as a pioneering Manufacturer and Supplier, Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd is committed to strengthening the agriculture industry by dealing in premium-grade Agricultural Seeds. The company offers a wide assortment of ISO 9001:2008 certified quality products, including Sesame Seeds, Guar Seeds, and Coriander Seeds.
The products are widely recognized for their pure cultivation, moisture-proof packaging, high yield assurance, and longer shelf life. In the agricultural segment, these products are highly demanded for their unique capability of reducing operating costs and maximizing farmer margins. Due to the longevity and hygienic processing of its seeds, the company's product line also finds applications in the food and beverages industry.
Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds IPO opened on April 12, 2018, and closed on April 17, 2018. The shares were subsequently listed on the NSE SME on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
- IPO Price: ₹60 per share
- Minimum Lot Size: 2000 shares
- Minimum Investment for Retail Investors: ₹1,20,000
Since its public listing, the company has demonstrated consistent growth, marked by strong financial performance and an expanding market presence across multiple states in India. The agricultural seeds sector in India presents significant opportunities, driven by the country's large farming community and a growing emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices.
