Biostadt Group Of Companies: Championing The 'Biostimulants Revolution' In The Indian Agriculture Space

Back in 1988, we were the first company in India to launch biostimulants which now comprise nearly 30 percent of our overall business. This vast understanding of various intricacies pertaining to biostimulants has been the key differential factor that has helped us occupy leadership position in the segment”, says Juzar S. Khorakiwala, Chairman & Managing Director, Biostadt Group of Companies.

Diverse Portfolio of Products

As a full-fledged agriculture products company, Biostadt India offers a wide range of products that include biostimulants, plant growth regulators, crop nutrition products, fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and many others. However, biostimulants has been the primary forte and flagship vertical for the company wherein it offers a variety of products under the brand name ‘Biozyme’ – each catering to a specific crop or use case.

Some of its prominent biostimulants include Aaloo+, Biocane+, BT+, Fruit+, Vegetable+, Grains+, Power+, Biozyme Granules, Amaze-X, Amaze-XL, and Rejoice. With state-of-the-art R&D facility in Aurangabad & Bhavnagar and manufacturing plants in Waluj, Bhavnagar, Jammu and Vadodara, Biostadt India also provides contract manufacturing services to numerous multinational conglomerates as well.

“Our biostimulant solutions are primarily based on various fermentation methods of sea weeds, with value addition from amino acids of vegetal sources. We’ve collaborated with a Korean company which ferments single L-form amino acids that helps us enhance our crops and develop other biostimulants specific to a particular crop or crop stage. In terms of crop protection, we tie-up with Japanese and multi-nationals to offer unique solutions to the growers so that their farms remain protected, while also providing sustenance through our biological solutions”, adds Huzefa Khorakiwala, CEO & Director, Biostadt India.

Ummehanni Khorakiwala, Ceo & Director, Nandi Seeds

Diversification has been a key aspect of Biostadt India’s growth strategy, wherein it has also forayed into the hybrid seeds through its acquisition of Nandi Seeds in 2013. With processing plants in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, Nandi Seeds is known for its top-notch genetics & innovation that are focused towards sustainable agriculture and overcoming climate change. The firm provides Biostadt India excellent synergies of R&D and access to its well-established national distribution network which facilitates a broad geographical coverage. Operating across nine states and reaching two million farmers through crops as well as vegetable hybrids – the prominent ones being bajra, paddy, corn, mustard, cumin and coriander.

Quality & Farmer-centric at the Core

Practicing a strict ‘No Compromise’ approach towards quality, Biostadt India only uses top quality raw materials in its manufacturing process and ensures same consistency across every batch that it produces. Further, it also has well-defined SOPs in place that are to be adhered to at all times, and any changes around sourcing or manufacturing processes is done only after conducting a thorough research to ensure utmost safety and optimal growth for the plants. Every batch of the product produced is tested and verified by an in-house team and third-party experts

Keeping in mind the lack of awareness among farmers about the benefits of using biostimulants, Biostadt India takes them in batches of 1500 each to particular fields that are treated with biostimulants at every crop stage to demonstrate the extraordinary results that using biostimulants along with fertilizers and pesticides brings about.

To ensure completely traceability of its products, the company has also developed a Track & Trace QR Code system where farmers can get complete information of a product – right from details of the retailer and distributor to the manufacturing facility it was produced in – by just scanning the QR code on that particular project.

“True impact lies in the lives we touch. Hence, we launched the ‘Biozyme Pragati Scholarship’, which supports 5,000 academically deserving children of growers every year. Also, we are the first company in the industry to have a dedicated in-house training center within our HQ with two dedicated classrooms and amphitheater-style setting, where we even get experts from outside to train our team members on various aspects related to our business”, proudly asserts Juzar.

Journey So Far, and Beyond

Started-off as a ₹60 crore business, Biostadt India has grown into a 2000+ people strong, ₹1200 crore conglomerate. Having recently received the approvals for two Japanese molecules which were under trial for the last 4-5 years, the company is looking forward to soon launch them into market. Further, it is also constructing a new manufacturing facility in the UAE which is expected to be operational by the end of 2026 and serve as an important base for the company’s international growth, especially across Africa and Far East.

Most importantly, Biostadt India also digitize its operations to the maximum extent possible and is also in the process of implementing a new supply chain demand software that will facilitate complete transparency, optimized planning, and enhanced efficiency across all its processes.