What Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds does

Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited is a publicly listed Indian agricultural seed manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat. The company produces and supplies a broad seed portfolio spanning cereals (wheat, maize, paddy, sweet corn), millets (bajra), oilseeds (groundnut, soybean, sesame, mustard, castor), legumes (gram, green gram, black gram, pigeon pea, lentil, cowpea, peas), vegetables (onion, chilli, tomato, brinjal, okra, carrot, cucumber, gourds, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, drumstick, fenugreek, french bean, pumpkin, radish, beetroot), fruits (papaya, watermelon, muskmelon), spices (coriander, cumin, fennel, ajwain, kalonji), fodder (sorghum, lucerne), and industrial/medicinal seeds (guar, isabgol), covering 27 crops and 111+ varieties. Its underlying technology stack is rooted in conventional plant breeding, hybrid development, and seed processing at a 3,50,000 sq. ft. facility on the Rajkot-Ahmedabad Highway near Hirasar International Airport, complemented by a 30-acre R&D research farm at Kuvadva and certified genetic purity testing by the Gujarat State Seed Certification Agency.

The business model is B2B2C distribution-led revenue: the company manufactures seed in bulk at its processing plant and sells one-time purchases through a network of 1,200+ dealers and distributors operating across 22+ Indian states with regional depots, supplemented by direct farmer outreach via phone, email, and WhatsApp. Revenue is recognized on seed shipment (no licensing or subscription model), with additional revenue from international exports to multiple countries since 2016 under NSC and APEDA permits. FY March 2026 sales were Rs 344.08 crore (~$40M USD) with Rs 26.66 crore in net profit, operating on ~95 employees. R&D is anchored by institutional partnerships with ICRISAT, JNKVV, and IARI/ZTM-BPD, plus germplasm collaborations with international seed firms in Italy, China, South Korea, and Thailand.

The company is NSE-listed as BSHSL with concentrated promoter ownership (73.85% Kakadia family, 26.15% public float) and is led by Managing Director Arvindkumar Jadavjibhai Kakadiya (Pintu Patel) since 2001. R&D is headed by Mr. H.C. Baxi (M.Sc Agriculture, 26 years industry experience). The entity holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and DSIR recognition for research. The combination of pan-India dealer reach, broad crop portfolio, and family-controlled governance characterizes Bombay Super as a regional-scale, diversified seed player whose principal competitive challenge is differentiation versus larger national and multinational hybrid seed competitors in proprietary germplasm.

Name

Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds

Legal name

Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited

Website

https://bombaysuperseeds.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited is a publicly listed Indian agricultural seed producer based in Rajkot, Gujarat, manufacturing hybrid and open-pollinated seeds across 50+ crop categories and distributing them to farmers via 1,200+ dealers across 22+ states and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Seed Manufacturing

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Seed Production (AFAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oilseed & Pulse Seeds (Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Pea, Lentil, Chickpea) (AFABAFAC), Cereal & Grain Seeds (Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye) (AFABAFAB), Vegetable Seeds (Open-Pollinated & Hybrid) (AFABAFAE), Seed Distribution & Wholesale (Channel Sales) (AFAGAIAM)

Keywords

• Hybrid seed production
• Agricultural seed manufacturing
• Vegetable seed supply
• Cereal seed distribution
• Oilseed seed exports

Headquarters

HQ city

Rajkot

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seed Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and supplying bulk agricultural seeds including premium-grade groundnut, sesame, wheat, gram, and vegetable seeds. Revenue generated from direct sales to farmers through dealer network across 22+ states.
2. Export Revenue: International seed exports to various countries since 2016, with valid export permits and licenses from Govt. of India (NSC & APEDA).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited manufactures and supplies high-quality agricultural seeds including field crops (wheat, maize, bajra, soybean, gram, groundnut, sesame, mustard, castor, paddy) and vegetable crops (onion, chilli, tomato, brinjal, okra, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, gourd varieties) plus fruits, spices, fodder, and industrial seeds. The company operates a 3,50,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art processing facility and 30-acre research farm in Rajkot, Gujarat, distributing to farmers through 1,200+ dealers across 22+ Indian states and exporting to international markets.

Product overview

Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited is an agricultural seed manufacturing and distribution company offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 50 seed categories across multiple crop types. The company operates as a single unified product line focused on high-quality seeds, supplying farmers across 22+ states in India. The product portfolio includes: (1) Cereal Seeds (Wheat, Maize, Paddy, Hybrid Sweet Corn); (2) Millets (Pearl Millet/Bajra, Rajka Bajri); (3) Oilseed Seeds (Soybean, Groundnut/Peanut, Sesame, Mustard, Castor); (4) Legume Seeds (Gram/Chickpea, Black Gram, Green Gram/Mung, Pigeon Pea/Toor, Limabean, Peas, Cowpea, Lentil); (5) Vegetable Seeds (Onion, Chilli, Tomato, Brinjal, Okra, Carrot, Radish, Beetroot, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Drumstick, Fenugreek, French Bean, Guar, Pumpkin, Spinach, Ridge Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sponge Gourd); (6) Fruit Seeds (Papaya, Watermelon, Muskmelon); (7) Spice Seeds (Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Ajwain, Kalonji); (8) Fodder Seeds (Jowar/Sorghum, Lucerne); (9) Industrial/Medicinal Seeds (Guar, Gum Guar, Isabgol). The company positions itself as a comprehensive one-stop solution for all seed requirements, emphasizing high-yield varieties, disease resistance, and quality certification across its product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheat Seeds (Triticum aestivum) High-quality wheat seed varieties (GW-496, Lok-1, GW-173, Bombay United, Bombay Sarbati, HD-2189, Bombay Kuber) with yields of 2300-3400 Kgs per acre, golden grain color, and uniform grain size; for wheat farmers across India.
• Hybrid Maize Seeds (Zea mays) Hybrid maize seed varieties (Bombay Shivaji, Bombay Sultan, Bombay Ujjwal, Bombay Bahubali Sweet Corn) with yields of 1500-2400 Kgs per acre; for maize farmers across India.
• Bajra / Pearl Millet Seeds (Pennisetum glaucum) Pearl millet seed varieties (Rabbi Saguna, Hybrid Bajra 7272, Bombay Black, Hybrid Bajra 45-45) with yields of 1500-2000 Kgs per acre; for millet farmers across India.
• Jowar / Sorghum Seeds (Sorghum bicolor) Fodder sorghum seed varieties (SONAL SSG, 898 SSG) characterized as multicut high-yielding varieties with 3-4 harvests per cycle; for fodder farmers.
• Gram / Chickpea Seeds (Cicer arietinum) Chickpea seed varieties (Guj-1 Deshi, Guj-2 Kabuli, JAKI-9218, PKV-2, Phule Vikram) with yields of 800-2200 Kgs per acre; for gram/pulse farmers.
• Soybean Seeds (Glycine max) Light yellow soybean seed varieties (JS-335, Shree Ram, JS-9305, JS-9560, KDS-726, KDS-753, KDS-992, RVSM-1135) with yields of 700-1000 Kgs per acre; for oilseed farmers.
• Black Gram Seeds (Vigna mungo) Dark black gram seed varieties (Bombay 66, BOMBAY-76, TAU-1, T-9, Gujarat-1) with yields of 500-900 Kgs per acre; for pulse farmers.
• Green Gram / Mung Seeds (Vigna radiata) Green gram seed varieties (Sona-5, Gujarat-4, Vaibhav, Green Signal, SHIKHA, PAIRY) with glossy green color and yields of 600-900 Kgs per acre; for pulse farmers.
• Limabean Seeds (Phaseolus lunatus) Lima bean seed varieties (American White Vaal, Bombay 9015 Valol) with yields of 4-8 tons per acre; for legume farmers.
• Pigeon Pea / Toor Seeds (Cajanus cajan) Pigeon pea seed varieties (Sonaxi, BDN-2, ICPL-87, Bombay-20, Bombay-716, BDN-711) with yields of 800-1500 Kgs per acre; for toor dal farmers.
• Peas Seeds (Pisum sativum) Pea seed varieties (Bombay-20, Green Peas Aman) with round bold grains and yields of 25-30 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Cowpea / Choli Seeds (Vigna unguiculata) Cowpea seed varieties (Sonal Red, PUSA FALGUNI, BOMBAY-55) with dark green fruit color and yields of 4-5 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Fenugreek / Methi Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Methi/fenugreek seed varieties (Double Bombay Super, Jaora Metha, Kasuri) with dark green leaves and first harvest in 40-50 days; for spice farmers.
• Groundnut / Peanut Seeds (Arachis hypogaea) High-quality groundnut seed varieties (KASHTURI-108, GG-20, GAUG-10, TG 37-A, SB-11, Bombay-66, Bombay-99, Bombay Sona, Bombay-Kritika, Bombay-Kranti) with oil content of 45-53% and yields of 1000-2200 Kgs per acre; for oilseed farmers.
• Sesame / Til Seeds (Sesamum indicum) Black and white sesame seed varieties (Karishma, Gujarat-2, Gujarat-3, Gujarat-6, Z-BLACK) with yields of 700-1200 Kgs per acre; for oilseed farmers.
• Mustard Seeds (Brassica juncea) Mustard seed varieties (Bombay-76, Bombay Diamond, Bombay Silver, 11S45, 11S36) with yields of 1100-1500 Kgs per acre; for oilseed farmers.
• Castor Seeds (Ricinus communis) Castor seed varieties (Bombay-21+, Bombay-221+) with oil content of 48-50% and yields of 1000-1600 Kgs per acre; for industrial oilseed farmers.
• Coriander / Dhania Seeds (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander seed varieties (BOMBAY-30, Sonal Imp., Bombay Super I.M.P., Surbhi, AK-47, Sai, Somnath) with harvest times of 30-60 days; for spice farmers.
• Cumin / Jira Seeds (Cuminum cyminum) Cumin seed varieties (Kasturi 4, Kasturi 2, Navratna-5) with dark brown color and yields of 500-600 Kgs per acre; for spice farmers.
• Fennel / Saunf Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare) Fennel seed varieties (Bombay Best, Super Best) with parrot green color and yields of 1200-1500 Kgs per acre; for spice farmers.
• Onion Seeds (Allium cepa) Onion seed varieties (N-53, Bombay Red, Selection 21, Bhima, Bombay Poona Phrushungi, Phule Samarth, Lemon Yellow, N-2-4-1, Bombay Super White) with yields of 10-20 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Chilli Seeds (Capsicum annuum) Chilli seed varieties (Neelam, 7730, Kareena, Resham, 7730+, 1144, 1155, Double Belt, AGNEEPATH, Bombay-04) with yields of 10-30 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum) Hybrid tomato seed varieties (Kingfisher, Bombay 585, Kingfolk) with fruit weights of 100-130 grams; for vegetable farmers.
• Brinjal / Eggplant Seeds (Solanum melongena) Hybrid brinjal seed varieties (Bombay Japan, Bombay Supriya, Bombay-12, Bombay-102, Bombay-16) with yields of 16-20 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Guar Seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) Guar seed varieties (Sonal, 108) with first harvest in 45-50 days and green fruit color; for industrial gum farmers.
• Bhindi / Okra Seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus) Okra seed varieties (Bombay Green, Nakshatra) with yields of 35-40 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Carrot Seeds (Daucus carota) Carrot seed varieties (Red Jasper, Deshi Red) with yields of 25-40 tons per acre and high vitamin A content; for vegetable farmers.
• Radish Seeds (Raphanus raphanistrum) Radish seed varieties (Bombay Jocker, Zebra, Japanese White) with days to maturity of 50-55 days; for vegetable farmers.
• Beetroot Seeds (Beta vulgaris) Beetroot seed varieties (Ruby Queen) with dark magenta color and yields of 16-18 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea) Cabbage seed varieties (Bombay Merlin) with yields of 25-30 tons per acre and fruit weight of 1.5-2.0 Kgs; for vegetable farmers.
• Cauliflower Seeds (Brassica oleracea) Cauliflower seed varieties (Bombay Lava) with creamy white color and yields of 20-25 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Ridge Gourd Seeds (Luffa acutangula) Ridge gourd seed varieties (Bombay Measure) with yields of 12-14 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Bottle Gourd Seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) Bottle gourd seed varieties (Bombay Jack) with light green fruit and yields of 40-50 quintal per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Bitter Gourd Seeds (Momordica charantia) Bitter gourd seed varieties (Bombay Jerboa, Bombay Mouse) with yields of 8-18 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Sponge Gourd Seeds (Luffa aegyptiaca) Sponge gourd seed varieties (Bombay-81, Bombay-181) with yields of 12-14 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Cucumber Seeds (Cucumis sativus) Cucumber seed varieties (Bombay 73+, Bombay Anushka, Bombay Aalia, Mohini Desi, Bombay 73) with yields of 5-8 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Drumstick / Moringa Seeds (Moringa oleifera) Drumstick seed varieties (Bombay 122, Bombay 144) with plant height of 10-14 feet; for vegetable farmers.
• Gum Guar Seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) Gum guar seed varieties (108, TULSI) with yields of 800-1000 Kgs per acre; for industrial gum farmers.
• Lucerne / Alfalfa Seeds (Medicago sativa) Lucerne seed varieties (Barmasi, Teensali, RL 88, Anand-2) with crude protein content of 18-22% and multicut varieties lasting 1-3 years; for fodder farmers.
• Papaya Seeds (Carica papaya) Papaya seed varieties (Bombay Larch hybrid) with extra long round fruit weighing 1.5-2.0 Kg; for fruit farmers.
• Watermelon Seeds (Citrullus lanatus) Watermelon seed varieties (ICE PLUS, ICE BAG, ICE BALL) with fruit weights of 3-8 Kg; for fruit farmers.
• Muskmelon / Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo) Muskmelon seed varieties (Sugar) with creamy green color and yields of 15-18 tons per acre; for fruit farmers.
• Isabgol / Psyllium Seeds (Plantago ovata) Isabgol seed varieties (Jay Ho) with yields of 500-700 Kgs per acre, known for medicinal properties; for medicinal crop farmers.
• Spinach / Palak Seeds (Spinacia oleracea) Spinach seed varieties (ALL GREEN) with shine dark green leaves and yields of 30-40 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Paddy / Rice Seeds (Oryza sativa) Paddy seed varieties (Bombay Nandi, Bombay Prabhat, Bombay-44+, Bombay-120, PB-1509, PB-1692, PB-1718, PB-1847, Bombay-90) with aromatic and bacterial blight resistance characteristics; for rice/paddy farmers.
• French Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) French bean seed varieties (Rajmaseeds/Yashika) with yields of 4-5 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Hybrid Sweet Corn Seeds (Zea mays) Hybrid sweet corn seed varieties for high-quality sweet corn production with premium taste and high market demand; for cereal farmers.
• Ajwain / Carom Seeds (Trachyspermum ammi) Ajwain seed varieties (Sugandh) with yields of 500-600 Kgs per acre; for spice farmers.
• Lentil Seeds (Lens culinaris) Lentil seed varieties (BOMBAY-34) with yields of 800-1000 Kgs per acre; for pulse farmers.
• Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) Pumpkin seed varieties (BOMBAY-750) with yields of 5-6 tons per acre; for vegetable farmers.
• Kalonji / Nigella Seeds (Nigella sativa) Kalonji seed varieties (BOMBAY 17) with yields of 650-700 Kgs per acre; for spice farmers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew from Rs 3 Crore in 2005 to Rs 100 Crore+ in 2017
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics), HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D tie-up with ICRISAT for research and development collaboration in semi-arid tropic crops. Supports development of improved seed varieties.
• JNKVV (Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya), JabalpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D tie-up with JNKVV Jabalpur for agricultural research collaboration and germplasm analysis.
• ZTM-BPD, IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute), Pusa, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D tie-up with ZTM-BPD at IARI Pusa for technology development and plant breeding research.
• Various SAUs (State Agricultural Universities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermplasm purchase and collaboration with various State Agricultural Universities for crop development.
• Government of India (NSC & APEDA)coreOthersPossesses valid export licence of Govt. of India from both NSC (National Seeds Corporation) & APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) for international seed exports.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nuziveedu Seeds: Largest Indian cotton hybrid seed producer with diversified field crop and vegetable portfolio; competes head-on with BSHSL in field crops and shares a similar R&D-partnered breeding approach.
• Namdhari Seeds: Indian vegetable and field crop hybrid seed specialist with strong R&D and breeder networks; competes with BSHSL in vegetable hybrids and exports to similar international markets.
• Kaveri Seed Company: India-listed hybrid seed company producing cotton, maize, rice, and vegetable seeds with pan-India distribution; directly comparable to BSHSL in product portfolio breadth, dealer-led GTM, and listed-equity scale.
• Ankur Seeds: Indian hybrid seed company producing cotton, field crops, and vegetable seeds; comparable regional-scale seed competitor with overlapping crop portfolio and distribution model.
• JK Agri Genetics: Listed Indian seed company producing hybrids across cotton, maize, vegetables, and oilseeds; comparable to BSHSL in product mix, listed-equity structure, and pan-India dealer GTM.
• Rasi Seeds: Indian hybrid seed company focused on cotton, maize, vegetables, and oilseeds; competes with BSHSL in field crops and shares a similar farmer-dealer distribution model.
• Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company): Pioneer of Indian hybrid seeds (cotton, vegetables, field crops) and partner with Monsanto/Bayer for biotech traits; directly overlaps BSHSL's field crop and vegetable seed lines and is one of India's most established seed brands.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta India: Global agribusiness with Indian hybrid seed presence in cereals, vegetables, and cotton; competes with BSHSL in select crops and brings biotech and digital agronomy capabilities.
• Bayer CropScience India: Indian arm of global ag-input giant offering hybrid seeds (corn, vegetables, cotton) plus crop protection; competes broadly with BSHSL but operates a much larger portfolio including biotech traits.
• Corteva Agriscience (Pioneer): Global hybrid seed leader with India operations across maize, rice, cotton, and vegetables; overlaps BSHSL in field-crop hybrids and benchmarks the upper end of the Indian seed market.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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