What Zytex group does

Zytex Group, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a privately-held, family-owned (Doshi family) biotechnology company that has evolved from a textile enzyme manufacturer into a diversified microbial solutions provider operating across eight distinct business verticals: probiotics and human nutrition, animal nutrition, aquaculture, bio-agriculture (under the PlantbiotiX brand), water stewardship (BioEzy product line), textile enzymes and auxiliaries (Dennovation brand), specialty bioactives, and global enzyme analytical services (operated through Arun & Co.).

The company's technological foundation is a proprietary library of 11 characterized Bacillus strains (including B. subtilis, B. coagulans, B. velezensis, B. clausii, B. altitudinis, B. amyloliquefaciens, B. licheniformis, B. megaterium, B. pumilus, B. tequilensis, and B. stercoris), many whole-genome sequenced and several GRAS-classified, produced through advanced automated fermentation infrastructure at its flagship Savli Biotech Park facility in Vadodara and its Silvassa textile plant. Zytex's most commercially significant relationship is its exclusive global enzyme analytical partnership with Unilever (since 2009), through which it supports 90+ factories worldwide via a Mumbai-based analytical laboratory performing 1,000+ enzyme assays per day.

Revenue is generated through direct sales (animal nutrition), distributor networks (54+ textile distributors across India), and managed services (Unilever analytical engagement), with product offerings spanning single-strain probiotic ingredients, branded formulations (PROBIO ZB family, Femthera, ProbioSports, PRODAME, Nattolife), animal feed additives (Xenon, WELTECH, Zybiotics), aquaculture treatments (VibrioCurb, SludX, Clear Nh3), water treatment biocultures (BioEzy 100S through 1000S), textile enzymes, and a digital custom probiotic design platform (MYOP). The company is bootstrapped with no external institutional investors, holds comprehensive certifications (ISO 22000, GMP, FAMI-QS, FSSC 22000, GOTS, ZDHC, OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT), and operates in 13+ countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, MENA, Eastern Europe, and East Asia.

Name

Zytex group

Legal name

Zytex Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://zytex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Zytex Group is a Mumbai-based, family-owned biotechnology company founded in 1996 that develops and manufactures Bacillus-strain-based microbial solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, aquaculture, bio-agriculture, water treatment, textile processing, and enzyme analytical services for Unilever across 90+ global factories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Biotechnology

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Biological Formulation, Fermentation & Scale-Up Manufacturing (AFABAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbiome Manufacturing, Formulation & Delivery Technologies (encapsulation, spores, oral delivery) (HLAAAFAJ), Probiotic/Direct-Fed Microbial (DFM) Premixes (AFADAGAG), Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Microbial fermentation solutions
• Probiotic strain manufacturing
• Textile enzyme auxiliaries
• Animal feed probiotics
• Wastewater bioculture treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Probiotics and Microbial Solutions: Sale of spore-forming Bacillus-based probiotic strains and formulations for human nutrition, animal feed, aquaculture, and agriculture applications. Revenue generated from single strains and proprietary probiotic blends sold to supplement manufacturers, feed mills, farms, and agricultural operations.
2. Textile Enzymes and Auxiliaries: High-performance textile enzymes, auxiliaries, and silicone technologies sold to textile mills and garment processors across India through distributor network of 54+ distributors
3. Global Enzyme Analytical Services: Enzyme analysis, method development, and validation services for Unilever supporting 90+ factories globally. Operated through Arun & Co. as exclusive global enzyme analytical partner since 2009.
4. Bio-Agriculture Products: Microbial solutions for agriculture including bio-nutrition, bio-control, and soil health products sold under PlantbiotiX brand to farmers and distributors
5. Water Treatment Solutions: Bacillus-based formulations and biocultures for industrial effluent, municipal wastewater, and aquaculture pond management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zytex Group develops, manufactures, and sells microbial biotechnology products built around proprietary Bacillus strains and fermentation technology. Its commercial portfolio spans probiotic strains and finished formulations for human nutrition, probiotic and enzyme-based feed additives for animal nutrition and aquaculture, microbial bio-agriculture solutions under the PlantbiotiX brand, textile enzymes and auxiliaries under Dennovation, and biological wastewater treatment biocultures under BioEzy. Zytex also operates the Global Enzyme Analytical Technology lab as Unilever's exclusive global enzyme analytics partner serving 90+ factories.

Product overview

Zytex Group operates as a diversified biotechnology company with multiple business verticals spanning probiotics, human nutrition, animal nutrition, aquaculture, bio-agriculture, textile enzymes, water stewardship, and global enzyme analytics. The portfolio is organized into distinct divisions: (1) Probiotic Strains — 12 Bacillus strains (subtilis, coagulans, pumilus, altitudinis, amyloliquefaciens, licheniformis, megaterium, clausii, velezensis, tequilensis, stercoris) offered at various CFU concentrations; (2) Human Nutrition — PROBIO single-strain products (ZB29P, ZBJDR1, ZB23, ZBOE6, ZBRV8, ZBTM2) and formulations (Femthera, ProbioSports, PRODAME), plus Nattolife nattokinase enzyme; (3) Specialty Bioactives — AquaDip polyglutamic acid; (4) Animal Nutrition — Xenon formulations (AIP, SYN, IMU, BCC, LIQ), Zybiotics Digest, WELTECH formulations, Bacillus strain products (ZBG17, CGS 1.1, ZB29P), plus OdoGo LM50 and Terra S waste management; (5) Aquaculture — VibrioCurb, SludX, Clear Nh3, H2Solve, ClariZ, AlgaM, NitroG, GPro; (6) Bio-Agriculture (PlantbiotiX division) — P-BacPlus, NutriUp, K-BacPlus, ZoomGro, Incryl, FruitUp, XplorerPlus, Verte-Curb, Rhizocare, Compomax, BP-100; (7) Water Stewardship — BioEzy product line (100 S through 1000 S), Ultra Booster, SeptaDoc, Odo-GO, BioEzy LP, BioEzy NR, Velox 646, BioEzy FW, BioEzy FOG, BioEzy Trap; (8) Textile — enzyme and auxiliaries products (Dennovation sub-brand); (9) Global Enzyme Analytical Technology — analytical services for Unilever across 90+ factories worldwide; (10) MYOP platform — digital tool for custom probiotic design. The company operates fermentation manufacturing facilities in Baroda and Silvassa, India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlantbiotiX: Bio-agriculture division of Zytex Biotech Pvt. Ltd. developing science-led microbial technologies for bio-nutrition, bio-control, and soil health improvement in sustainable farming
• Dennovation
• MYOP
• PROBIO
• Femthera
• ProbioSports
• PRODAME
• Nattolife
• AquaDip
• WELTECH
• Xenon
• Zybiotics
• BioEzy
• VibrioCurb
• SludX
• Clear Nh3
• H2Solve
• ClariZ
• AlgaM
• NitroG
• GPro

Products and services

• PROBIO ZB29P Spore-forming Bacillus coagulans strain supporting digestive comfort, gut microbiota balance, and immune health for human nutrition supplement manufacturers.
• PROBIO ZBJDR1 Spore-forming Bacillus clausii strain designed to restore gut microbial balance during and after antibiotic therapy, with heat-stable endospore form ensuring gastric acid survival.
• PROBIO ZB23 Heat-stable, endospore-forming Bacillus subtilis natto strain producing Nattokinase and Vitamin K2 (MK-7), developed for cardiovascular, bone, and gut health applications.
• PROBIO ZBOE6 Bacillus subtilis strain isolated from human meconium and validated through whole-genome sequencing, developed to support healthy aging, cardiovascular function, and metabolic wellness.
• PROBIO ZBRV8 Spore-forming Bacillus subtilis strain designed to restore gut microbiota balance while delivering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
• PROBIO ZBTM2 Spore-forming Bacillus subtilis strain developed for women's health, hormonal balance, metabolic function, and gut wellness, available at 1-500 Billion CFU/g.
• Femthera Next-generation anti-aging probiotic blend powered by four Bacillus strains, targeting the gut-immune-metabolic axis for healthy aging and beauty-from-within benefits.
• ProbioSports Sports nutrition probiotic blend combining Bacillus probiotic strains with fermentation-derived Nattokinase to support gut efficiency, nutrient utilization, circulation, and recovery in active individuals.
• PRODAME Targeted probiotic formulation for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), addressing hormonal imbalance, metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis.
• Nattolife High-purity nattokinase enzyme produced through controlled fermentation using Bacillus subtilis natto ZB23, supporting blood circulation, cardiovascular wellness, and vascular health.
• AquaDip Poly glutamic acid (gamma-PGA) biopolymer produced by microbial fermentation, used as a hydrophilic humectant in skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics.
• Xenon Animal Nutrition Line (AIP, SYN, IMU, BCC, LIQ) Probiotic and synbiotic feed additives for poultry and livestock targeting pathogen control, gut health, immunity, and feed conversion ratio improvement.
• WELTECH Formulations Symbiotic formulation combining five Bacillus strains with Saccharomyces boulardii and prebiotic FOS at 5 Billion CFU/g, available as water-soluble (WELTECH WS) and feed supplement (WELTECH F5) variants for poultry mortality reduction and pathogen neutralization.
• Zybiotics Digest Specialized feed additive combining probiotics and enzymes to enhance digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and optimize feed efficiency in poultry.
• OdoGo LM50 Probiotic blend with enzymes and odor neutralizers designed to degrade animal and poultry waste and mitigate malodors in farm litter.
• Terra S Eco-friendly microbial solution for cow dung management that keeps slurry in liquid state, prevents crust formation, and accelerates decomposition into nutrient-rich fertilizer.
• Bacillus velezensis ZBG17 Spore-forming Bacillus velezensis probiotic strain that neutralizes E. coli, Salmonella enterica, and Clostridium perfringens in poultry within 8 hours, capable of replacing antibiotic growth promoters.
• Bacillus velezensis CGS 1.1 Bacillus velezensis strain for stress management in animals, demonstrating beneficial immunomodulation in broilers and capable of replacing antibiotic growth promoters like BMD.
• Aquaculture Solutions (VibrioCurb, SludX, Clear Nh3, H2Solve, ClariZ, AlgaM, NitroG, GPro) Bacillus-based microbial product line for shrimp and fish aquaculture addressing vibrio control, pond bottom management, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, water clarity, algal bloom, nitrite control, and gut probiotic support.
• BioEzy 100 S Specialized bioculture for sludge reduction in Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), reducing sludge volume and disposal costs.
• BioEzy 200 A High-performance bioculture designed to eliminate ammonia and nitrogen compounds in industrial and municipal wastewater, preventing eutrophication.
• BioEzy 300 B Bioculture specifically formulated for COD and BOD reduction in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants, minimizing chemical usage.
• BioEzy 500 F Specialized bioculture for breaking down fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in food processing, oil refining, and wastewater treatment plants.
• BioEzy 600 P Bioculture for phosphorus reduction in wastewater treatment plants, helping prevent eutrophication in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
• BioEzy 700 S Bioculture for hydrogen sulfide and odor control in wastewater treatment plants, sewage systems, and industrial effluents.
• BioEzy 800 D Bioculture designed to degrade and remove synthetic dyes, chemicals, and pollutants from industrial effluents, ideal for textile, leather tanning, and chemical manufacturing.
• BioEzy 900 A Bioculture for comprehensive wastewater treatment designed for effluents with COD below 2000 mg/L, reducing COD, BOD, TSS, color, and odor.
• BioEzy 950 S Bioculture for treating high-strength industrial wastewater with COD above 2000 mg/L, containing 6 billion CFU per dose.
• BioEzy 1000 S Bioculture designed to optimize Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) by enhancing biological treatment, reducing BOD, COD, and TSS concentrations.
• Ultra Booster Micronutrient supplement promoting and maintaining microbial growth in aerobic and anaerobic environments, reducing plant commissioning time, compatible with all BioEzy products.
• PlantbiotiX Bio-Agriculture Solutions Science-led microbial solutions for sustainable farming across bio-nutrition, bio-control, and soil health improvement, including P-BacPlus, NutriUp, K-BacPlus, ZoomGro, Incryl, FruitUp, XplorerPlus, Verte-Curb, Rhizocare, Compomax, and BP-100.
• Dennovation Textile Enzymes and Auxiliaries Textile enzymes, auxiliaries, and silicone technologies for sustainable fabric processing including denim finishing, energy-efficient manufacturing, and chemical-load reduction.
• Global Enzyme Analytical Technology Globally recognized enzyme analysis, method development, validation, stability testing, and training services operating as Unilever's exclusive global enzyme analytical partner since 2009, supporting 90+ factories worldwide through Arun & Co.
• MYOP (Make Your Own Probiotic) Web-based custom probiotic design platform enabling integrators, feed mills, and large farms to design customized Bacillus-based probiotics by selecting farm details, gut challenges, and strain selection to generate optimized strain blends with custom CFU levels.
• Bacillus stercoris Probiotic Strain Bacillus stercoris strain available at 1-200 Billion CFU/g, used in aquaculture to mitigate vibriosis and for pond water clarity, ammonia, nitrite, and hydrogen sulfide degradation.
• Bacillus tequilensis Probiotic Strain Bacillus tequilensis strain for biotechnological applications.
• Bacillus velezensis Probiotic Strain Versatile Bacillus velezensis strain promoting plant growth, controlling plant pathogens, inhibiting animal pathogens, mitigating aquaculture vibriosis, and managing water quality.
• Bacillus clausii Probiotic Strain GRAS-classified Bacillus clausii probiotic known for resilience against gastric acid and ability to restore intestinal flora balance, producing antimicrobials to fight pathogens.
• Bacillus megaterium Probiotic Strain Salt-tolerant Bacillus megaterium strain for potash mobilization, plant growth promotion, phytoplankton bloom management, and wastewater BOD/COD reduction.
• Bacillus licheniformis Probiotic Strain GRAS-listed Bacillus licheniformis for enzyme and biosurfactant production, used as bionematicide, anti-fungal agent, organic degrader, and for hydrocarbon degradation.
• Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Probiotic Strain GRAS-listed Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for phosphate solubilization, plant growth promotion, pathogen inhibition, feed digestion, vibriosis mitigation, and BOD/COD reduction.
• Bacillus coagulans Probiotic Strain GRAS-status spore-forming Bacillus coagulans promoting intestinal digestion, regulating symbiotic microbiota, inhibiting pathogenic bacteria, and surviving gastric acid and bile.
• Bacillus pumilus Probiotic Strain GRAS-classified Bacillus pumilus used as zinc solubilizer, bio-fungicide, for animal body weight gain, pond bioremediation, and BOD/COD reduction.
• Bacillus subtilis Probiotic Strain GRAS-classified Bacillus subtilis used as plant growth promoter, antifungal agent, for animal pathogen inhibition, AGP replacement, and BOD/COD reduction.
• Bacillus altitudinis Probiotic Strain Bacillus altitudinis strain known for adaptability to extreme environments such as high altitudes, with applications in biotechnology and bioremediation.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate (ICAR-NRCP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Zytex Biotech signed an MoU with ICAR-NRC Pomegranate to strengthen industry-research collaboration for sustainable pomegranate cultivation. The partnership combines scientific research with industry expertise to develop advanced biological solutions focused on plant health, soil microbiome enhancement, and improved productivity in pomegranate farming.
• Bozzetto Group, ItalystrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2026Bozzetto Group presented their latest innovative and sustainable solutions for polyester and polyamide processing, along with advanced digital printing technologies at Zytex textile partner engagement event. Solutions align strongly with responsible textile manufacturing future.
• Krishna Vishwa VidyapeethcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Zytex Biotech Pvt. Ltd. signed an MOU with Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth to work jointly on breakthrough projects in probiotics, bringing academia and industry together to shape the future of health and wellness through science.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Renewal of MoU for the Zytex Science Leaders Scholarship Program providing students with hands-on exposure to R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and Precision Agriculture. Committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry.
• Fertilizer Farm Feeds and Remedies (Pesticides) Institute, ZimbabweminorOthers · 1 January 2025Zytex Biotech Pvt. Ltd. officially certified by Zimbabwe's Fertilizer Farm Feeds and Remedies Institute for supplying cutting-edge pesticide solutions, highlighting commitment to maintaining exceptional manufacturing standards and quality assurance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Animal Nutrition: German specialty chemicals company with a substantial animal nutrition division covering probiotics, amino acids, and gut health solutions. Comparable customer base (premix and feed mill buyers) and overlapping Bacillus and lactic acid bacteria probiotic offerings.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global leader in industrial enzymes and microbial solutions, including probiotics, animal nutrition, and bio-agriculture segments. Novonesis merged with Chr. Hansen's bioscience division and competes directly with Zytex across multiple verticals on the back of a much larger fermentation platform and global commercial footprint.
• Lesaffre (Gnosis by Lesaffre): Global yeast and fermentation company with a Gnosis division focused on human nutrition, probiotics, and fermentation-derived bioactive ingredients. Comparable in fermentation scale, probiotic strain development, and use of microbial technology for nutraceutical applications such as Zytex's Nattokinase.
• IFF Health & Biosciences: Major diversified ingredients and enzyme manufacturer serving food, beverage, animal nutrition, and home & personal care. Overlapping with Zytex's textile enzymes and microbial solutions as part of a much broader portfolio of cultures, enzymes, and probiotics.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Global agribusiness and feed additive business with significant probiotic and gut health offerings for poultry and livestock. Comparable to Zytex's Xenon animal nutrition line and WELTECH formulations in serving feed mills and integrators, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Kemin Industries: US-headquartered specialty ingredient manufacturer with a strong animal nutrition and feed additive business, including probiotics and gut health solutions. Comparable in product positioning, customer segments (feed mills and integrators), and the use of proprietary microbial technologies.
• AB Enzymes: Specialty industrial enzyme manufacturer serving textile, food, and feed applications. Closely comparable to Zytex's Dennovation textile enzyme business and its legacy as a textile enzyme manufacturer before microbial diversification.
• Chr. Hansen (now part of Novonesis): Historically the world's largest probiotic and microbial cultures company, serving human nutrition, animal nutrition, and bio-agriculture. Its Bacillus-based probiotic portfolio, fermentation scale, and global regulatory certifications most closely mirror Zytex's core probiotic business and Bacillus strain library model.
• BioGaia: Swedish probiotic specialist focused on human health and gut microbiome products, including clinically validated Lactobacillus and Bacillus strains. Comparable to Zytex's PROBIO strain portfolio and women's health, gut health, and anti-aging formulations.
• Lallemand Bio-Ingredients: Canadian-based yeast and bacteria producer with deep portfolios in animal nutrition probiotics, aquaculture, bio-agriculture, and waste treatment. Directly comparable to Zytex's Bacillus-based offerings across feed, aquaculture, and environmental applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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