PATANJALI FOODS LIMITED

Patanjali Foods, formerly Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd, is an Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. Since its establishment in 1986, Patanjali Foods has become a major player in the edible oil segment.

It has a significant presence throughout the value chain, from farmers to consumers. It is one of the largest FMCG companies and a big producer and promoter of a range of edible oils and soya foods within India. Patanjali Foods is also one of India's largest palm plantation companies.

In the early '90s, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd established India's first soya seed processing facility entering into the edible oil industry. The company ventured into the import and distribution of edible oils by 1995.

The year 2000 witnessed a significant milestone with the inauguration of the first port-based edible oil refinery in Chennai, where the company introduced palm oil in a packaged format. Five years later in 2005, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd started a domestic oil palm plantation.

The subsequent years were marked by strategic expansions and partnerships. 2006 witnessed the merger of multiple soya-based and other edible oil companies with Ruchi Soya Industries Limited. The company collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited in 2011 for renewable energy.

In 2020, the company launched premium edible oils, honey and high-protein chakki fresh atta under the Nutrela brand. The strategic acquisitions of biscuits, cookies and rusk business from Patanjali Natural Biscuits Private Limited in 2021 further solidified its position in the market. Ruchi Soya Industries Limited was rebranded as Patanjali Foods Limited in 2022.

The market capitalisation of Ruchi Soya parent Patanjali Foods stood at nearly ₹58,000 crore as of December 19, 2023. Ruchi Soya share price has gained more than 128% in three years.

Business operations

Patanjali Foods holds a strong brand presence in Indian households, allowing it to maintain its top position within the industry. It has successfully established Nutrela, Mahakosh, Sunrich, Ruchi Gold and Ruchi No.1 as iconic brands nationwide. Operating 22 manufacturing units, the company has a collective refining capacity exceeding 11,000 tonnes per day. Patanjali Foods also has a seed crushing capacity of 11,000 tonnes per day and a packaging capacity of 10,000 tonnes per day. It also enjoys exclusive procurement rights to over two lakh hectares of land in India for palm oil cultivation.

The company’s production infrastructure includes 43 contract manufacturing plants, 25 process manufacturing plants and oil palm plantations in 12 states across India.

The distribution network comprises over 7,500 distributors, 100 sales depots, nearly 15 lakh retail touch points and 30 super distributors.

Outside India, Patanjali Foods has a presence in 33 countries. It’s also one of the leading Indian exporters of value added soya products.

Financial Highlights

The company’s export turnover reached ₹530.8 crore in FY23, up 74.38% year-on-year compared to previous fiscal. Revenue for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 (FY23) surged 31% to ₹31,821 crore from ₹24,284 crore in the preceding fiscal. The company's net worth increased 291.57% YoY in FY23 to ₹6,665 crore from ₹1,702 crore in FY22. In FY23, its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) increased to ₹1,577 crore compared to ₹1,566 crore in FY22. Its profit after tax increased in FY23 to ₹886 crore on YoY from ₹806 crore in FY22. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹25 in FY23 compared to ₹27 recorded in the previous financial year.