Incorporated in 1976, Kaveri Seed Company Ltd is in the business of research, production, processing, and marketing of various high quality hybrid seeds. Kaveri Seed Company Ltd. is one of the premier seed companies in the country. It is one of the largest seed company in India, with a strong R&D base for developing quality hybrids in key Indian crops.
Kaveri Seeds is a key stakeholder in fueling Green Revolution that begins with the seed, the most decisive input in agriculture. Genetically enhanced premium quality seed has been the hallmark of Kaveri for more than three decades. The Company has vast experience in seed production of major agricultural crops backed by a very strong in-house R&D programme for crops maize, cotton, sunflower, bajra, sorghum, rice, and several vegetable crops.
The company conducts research in diverse agro-climatic zones across the nation through advanced biotechnological methods. It develops seeds that not only yield higher crop output but also adapt effectively to local environmental conditions.
As of May 2025, Kaveri Seed Co. has a market cap of ₹6,039 Crore. Other sources indicate Kaveri Seed Company Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹6,934 Crore and the market cap of Kaveri Seed Company Ltd (KSCL) is ₹6,676.13 Crore as of May 19, 2025.
The company's recent financial performance shows solid growth. Revenue: ₹1,205 Crore. Profit: ₹282 Crore. For the quarter ended December 2024, net profit of Kaveri Seed Company rose 31.07% to ₹15.44 Crore, while sales rose 22.03% to ₹174.05 Crore.
Looking at the annual performance, for the year ended 2024, Kaveri Seed Company Ltd had posted a profit of ₹299.88 Crore on a total income of ₹1,148.41 Crore. An annual revenue growth of 8% is good, Pre-tax margin of 28% is great, ROE of 24% is exceptional.
It has 125 plus high-quality hybrids and varieties developed across the field and vegetable crops. The product portfolio of the Company consists of a range of high yielding seeds in field crops, such as maize, cotton, rice, pearl millet, mustard, wheat, sorghum, pulses, bajra, wheat, sunflower, and other vegetable crops, which includes tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal.
The Company sells its product under the brand name Kaveri. The company's flagship products include popular cotton hybrids like ATM, Jadoo, Money maker, Jackpot, 3/1, KCH 4001, KCH 4011, KCH-4021 and KCH-1603, and maize varieties such as Kaveri 50, KMH 2589 (Drona), Profit, KMH-25K45 (Bumper), God Father, KMH 5210, KMH 1311 (Sultan).
The Company with decades of experience in seed production of major agricultural crops is backed by a very strong in-house R&D recognized by the Department of Science and Technology (DSIR), Govt. "Our pursuit of excellence backed by strong Research & Development (recognized by DSIR since 2001) has resulted in high – yield seeds that has made the company the trusted partner for farmers since the last three decades."
The Company owns seven modern seed processing and storage plants across various locations in India. The Company has approximately 100,000 acres under seed production spread across different agro-climatic regions. With over 600 acres of farm land owned by the company and a dedicated team of researchers, the company is conscious of the changing needs of farmers and consumers to design and develop productive hybrids that excel in market and fetch rewarding returns.
The company's infrastructure includes 7 modern seed processing and storage plants across key locations in India, a huge maize cob drying facility of 4500 MT per cycle, and state-of-the-art warehouse capabilities with a combined storage space of around 10 lakhs sq.ft., to store seed material under ambient conditions.
Promoter Holding: 60.5% as of March 2025. As of March 2025, company promoters held 60.50% stake in KAVERI SEED, with no shares having been pledged. The company is debt-free and has a strong balance sheet, enabling it to report stable earnings growth across business cycles.
The Company operates in the domestic market as well as in the exports market which includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. With a strong local presence, the Company has also experienced remarkable growth in the international market, successfully exporting its products to countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Kaveri has figured on the Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under a Billion List for five times (2010 to 2013 and in 2015). Kaveri Seeds was conferred the "Bio-Excellence Asia Award" by Karnataka Government's Departments of Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology (BT) and Science and Technology (S&T), in 2015.
- The P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of Kaveri Seed Company Ltd (KSCL) is 22.35.
- The P/B (price-to-book) ratio is 5.40.
- The current dividend yield of Kaveri Seed Company Ltd (KSCL) is 0.39.
- The 52-week high of Kaveri Seed Company Ltd (KSCL) is ₹1,602 and the 52-week low is ₹804.10.
The company represents a compelling investment opportunity in India's agricultural sector, backed by strong fundamentals, consistent profitability, and a diversified product portfolio that serves both domestic and international markets.
