ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Name

ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Legal name

ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Website

https://nianp.res.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Nutrition Research and Technology Development

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medicated & Functional Ruminant Feed (Ionophores, Buffers, Yeast/Probiotics, Mycotoxin Binders) (AFADAAAL), Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), Animal Nutrition & Feeding Support Services (On-Farm Feeding, Feed Management) (AFAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Animal nutrition research
• Livestock feed supplements
• Methane mitigation technology
• Reproductive biotechnology
• Mineral mixture formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing and Commercialization: Non-exclusive licensing of developed technologies to commercial partners through AgrInnovate India. Partners include Saideep Exports, Core CarbonX, BAIF, Gou Agritech, Unique Organic Inputs, eVerse.AI, Dayal Vet Foods, Hornet Biologicals, and InayatUllah Engineering Works.
2. Government Research Funding: Core funding from ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) for research projects, infrastructure, and operations as a premier research institute.
3. Laboratory Animals Sales: Sale of laboratory animals (Wistar Rats and Swiss Albino Mice) to CCSEA registered institutions for research purposes. Pricing: Rs. 180 per Wistar Rat and Rs. 90 per Swiss Albino Mouse.
4. Training Programs: Capacity building programs including winter schools, training programs for farmers, industry staff, and students from agricultural universities.
5. Feed Formulations and Products: Sale of feed formulations, mineral mixtures, and animal health products developed by the institute to farmers and through commercial partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICAR-NIANP conducts basic and applied research in animal nutrition and physiology, developing patented feed supplements, mineral mixtures, reproductive technologies, and methane mitigation solutions for livestock. Its commercially packaged offerings include Harit Dhara (anti-methanogenic feed supplement), OmeB (milk fat modulator), Buffasol (buffalo semen extender), area-specific mineral mixtures, and laboratory animals, which are commercialized through licensing to industry partners and distributed to farmers through government schemes.

Product overview

ICAR-NIANP is a research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research focused on animal nutrition and physiology. The institute develops and commercializes various feed supplements and technologies including anti-methanogenic products (Harit Dhara), milk fat modulators (OmeB), mineral mixtures (Area Specific, Sheep & Goat), reproductive aids (Reprofat, Buffasol, Reprovardhak), milk replacers for lambs, grain sprouts production technology, and transport stress supplements (Trans Care). The institute also provides feed formulation services for poultry and licenses methane mitigation technologies. Products are primarily animal feed supplements and nutritional interventions designed to improve livestock productivity, fertility, and environmental sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harit Dhara: Anti-methanogenic feed supplement for reducing enteric methane emissions from ruminants
• OmeB
• Buffasol
• Tamarind Plus
• Fertimin Plus
• Transcare-Sheep
• Transcare-Goat

Products and services

• Harit Dhara Anti-methanogenic Feed Supplement Natural phyto-source based anti-methanogenic feed supplement that reduces enteric methane emissions by 17-20% when incorporated in livestock feed; intended for commercial livestock producers and feed companies seeking climate-smart nutrition solutions.
• OmeB Milk Fat Modulator Phyto-supplement for redesigning cattle milk fat that increases mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids and improves conjugated linoleic acids and omega fatty acid content of milk; intended for dairy farmers and feed manufacturers.
• Area Specific Mineral Mixture

Quantifiable outcome

• Harit Dhara reduces enteric methane emissions by 17-20% when incorporated in livestock feed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• M/s Hornet Biologicals Pvt. Ltd, Tamil NaducoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 7 January 2026Licensed Transcare-Goat technology for ameliorating transport stress in small ruminants. Also exchanged TLA for technology.
• M/s Dayal Vet Foods Pvt. Ltd, U.P.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 7 January 2026Licensed Harit Dhara anti-methanogenic feed supplement technology.
• NABARDsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 September 2024NABARD-sponsored two-day training program on Advances in Animal Feeding and Management for Enhanced Farm Income for FPOs from Karnataka.
• eVerse.AI Pvt. Ltd, NagpurcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 14 April 2024Licensed anti-methanogenic feed supplement Harit Dhara through AgrInnovate India Limited for commercial manufacturing and distribution.
• M/s Gou Agritech Pvt. Ltd, BangalorecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 14 April 2024Licensed non-conventional oil technology for methane reduction through AgrInnovate India.
• M/s Unique Organic InputscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 16 July 2023Fourth commercialization of Harit Dhara anti-methanogenic feed supplement.
• Karnataka Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association (KPFBA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2023MoU signed for technical knowledge exchange and collaboration with apex body representing poultry farmers and breeders of Karnataka.
• Hatsun Agro Product LimitedsecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 May 2023Conducted three-day customized training on basics of dairy cattle nutrition and feed formulation for company staff.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation, PunecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 29 September 2022Third commercialization of Harit Dhara. BAIF plans to adopt the technology across 10 states of India and explore carbon credit opportunities.
• Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU), JabalpursecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2022MoU for inter-institutional collaborative research and academic engagements. Students can undertake research at NIANP facilities.
• M/s Jai Shri Kamdhenu Products LLP, DelhicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 8 August 2022Licensed OmeB technology for commercial manufacturing and sale.
• InayatUllah Engineering Works (IEW), BengalurucoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 28 July 2022Licensed improved gas collection device for methane measurement from ruminants.
• M/s Unique Organic Inputs, Bardoli, GujaratcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 16 July 2022Licensed OmeB milk fat modulator technology on non-exclusive basis.
• University of Melbourne, AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2022International collaboration through Australia-India Council projects. Joint workshop on Climate Change and Livestock Production. Collaboration appreciated by ICAR leadership.
• M/s Saideep Exports Pvt. Limited, BangalorecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 24 March 2022First commercialization of Harit Dhara technology. Company has sales locations in India, Singapore, South-East Asia and Africa.
• Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including technical workshop for KMF field officers on fodder management, student visits to Nandini Cattle Feed Plant, and Feed Portal partnerships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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