Nath Bio-Genes (India) Limited is a formidable India-based seed company focused on developing and supplying BT, hybrid, and varietal seeds to farmers. The Company is engaged in the Seed Cultivation segment. Incorporated in 1993, Nath Bio-Genes Ltd is in the business of Production, Processing, and Marketing of Hybrid and GM Seeds. NBGL is the flagship company of Nath Group and is an agri-tech company dedicated to developing and supplying quality BT, hybrid, and varietal seeds to farmers at affordable prices.
The Company was originally incorporated as 'Shivnath Farms Private Limited', which was converted into a Public Limited Company on September 13, 2000, and subsequently renamed to Nath Bio-Genes (India) Limited on March 05, 2001. The Company stands as a distinguished leader in the Indian seed industry, leveraging over two decades of expertise in producing and distributing high-quality seeds to Indian farmers.
The Company's product categories include oilseeds and fiber, field crops, vegetables, and plant nutrition.
- Fiber and Oilseeds: Cotton and mustard.
- Vegetable Crops: Chili, okra, tomato, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber, coriander, pumpkin, tinda, and others.
- Field Crops: Corn, jowar, hybrid paddy, research paddy, and wheat.
- Plant Nutrition Products: WINPro GOLii, WINall, and Win Chin Win.
- Forage Products: NUTRIMAX and NUTRIMAX GOLD.
The company undertakes the production and processing of commercial and vegetable seeds on lands leased from various growers/farmers throughout India. It enters into seed production agreements with these farmers/growers and compensates them for cultivation expenses based on agreed rates. In India, the company operates through approximately 16 business centers covering 131 territories and connects with over 2,000 distributors nationwide.
The Company operates seed processing facilities located in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. It also utilizes custom processing arrangements in Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The major processing plants are situated at Aurangabad (MS) and Munipalli, Nizamabad (TG). Seeds are produced in states like Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, covering diverse agroclimatic zones of the country. The company ensures that seeds of the highest quality reach its processing centers by implementing rigorous field standards and quality control checks throughout the seed production process.
The Company's robust research and development initiatives have resulted in numerous acclaimed cotton seed varieties, noted for their resilience against viruses and weather fluctuations, as evidenced by their outstanding performance in ICAR trials. The company has promising cotton products in the pipeline, some of which are performing exceptionally well in ICAR trials. Nath Bio-Genes has introduced two new cotton hybrid seed products to the Indian market: Sanket and Daksh. These promising new varieties were developed over 5 years of extensive research and biotech interventions and have been evaluated through field trials across different geographic and climatic conditions in Central and South India.
The Company's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through its comprehensive extension programs designed to empower farmers. These initiatives include product awareness campaigns, crop demonstrations, agronomic input guidance, fertigation practices, and post-harvest management training. Nath Bio-Genes employs over 500 field representatives, known as Nath Farm Advisors. Our field force engages and educates approximately 2 Lakh farmers across India at any given time. They provide handholding support to farmers, from choosing correct agricultural cultivation practices (seed selection, fertigation, and irrigation) and timely interventions in harvest to immediate after-sales service.
- Annual Performance (FY2024-25 vs FY2023-24):
- Sales rose 9.71% to Rs 364.91 crore in FY2025 as against Rs 332.62 crore in FY2024.
- Net profit declined 2.57% to Rs 38.60 crore in FY2025 as against Rs 39.62 crore in FY2024.
- Half-Yearly Performance (H1 FY2024-25):
- Revenue reported at INR 276.07 crores, representing 7% year-over-year growth.
- Gross profit margin maintained at 51%.
- EBIT stood at INR 42.18 crores.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) was INR 36.78 crores.
- Key Financial Metrics (as of July 16, 2025):
- Market Capitalization: Rs 393.90 crores
- P/E Ratio: 9.10
- P/B Ratio: 0.60
- Dividend Yield: 1.06%
- Dividend Recommendation: Rs 2 per equity share (20%) for FY25
- Financial Health:
- Credit Rating Upgrade: BBB to BBB+, reflecting improved operational stability and financial health.
- Debt Position: Zero debt.
- Cash Flows: Positive operating cash flows.
- Key Segment Performance:
- Cotton segment growth: 11% increase in value.
- Maize growth: 35.18% year-over-year value growth.
- Field crops value growth: 9.62% increase.
- Vegetable segment growth: 12.3% increase in value.
- Chairman: Satish Kagliwal
- Company Secretary: Dhiraj Rathi
- Promoters: ASHU FARMS LLP and AKASH FARMS LLP
- Promoter Holding: 45.60% (as of March 2025); collectively own 25.92% of total equity.
As Nath Bio-Genes transitions from addressing food security to focusing on nutritional security, the Company is dedicated to bringing healthier seed varieties from farms to consumers' plates. This strategic shift underscores the ongoing mission to support farmers and contribute to the overall well-being of the population through innovative agricultural solutions. The company is expanding its international presence, with successful advancements in its joint venture in Uzbekistan and trial marketing preparations in the Philippines.
The company has introduced new products, including four new hybrid paddy varieties (Dhoom, Dhadak, and Dhadak Gold) and two new organic fertilizers (WINALL granules and WINPRO GOLI) to address critical soil nutritional supplement needs. With its strong market presence, robust R&D capabilities, and comprehensive farmer support network, Nath Bio-Genes continues to position itself as a leading player in India's evolving agricultural landscape.
