What Shelter does

Shelter Pharma Limited is an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1965 and formally incorporated as a Public Limited Company in 2007 (CIN L24233GJ2007PLC051956), headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company develops and manufactures GMP-certified Ayurvedic and herbal formulations across three segments: Human Health Care (immunity boosters such as Emune 19, liver tonics like Livodin-12, digestive remedies such as Sherolax and Gasoshel, diabetes support products including Diabetone, and women's health products like Gynoshel and Monthex), Veterinary Health Care (livestock and dairy animal products such as Lactona Bolus, Agrical Powder, and Purgovet Bolus), and Poultry Health. Shelter operates a portfolio of over 300 products and combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern pharmaceutical manufacturing, drawing on a proprietary herbal-ingredient database that includes Ashwagandha, Amla, Guduchi, Shatavari, and 100+ additional components.

The company employs 51-100 staff and distributes through a multi-channel model: pan-Indian e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, 1mg, Jiomart) for direct-to-consumer sales, a regional sales force covering Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Western Uttar Pradesh, government and dairy-association tender participation for veterinary medicines, and international export partnerships spanning 10+ countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Romania. Marketing relies on social media, educational blog content, quality-and-trust messaging around GMP certification and ingredient transparency, and direct relationships with healthcare professionals in target markets.

FY26 revenue was INR 73.13 crore, a 44% year-on-year increase, with net profit of INR 9.03 crore (+25% YoY); exports grew 164% during the fiscal year. Recent commercial milestones include the March 2026 launch of the FitKick Pro pre-workout supplement (entering sports nutrition), an $18,300 export order from First Vet Veterinary Medicines Trading LLC (UAE), qualification for Verka Dairies' veterinary medicines tender, and a public target of INR 200 crore in annual revenue by FY30 driven by capacity expansion and deeper international market penetration.

Name

Shelter

Legal name

Shelter Pharma Limited

Website

https://shelter.co.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shelter Pharma Limited is an Indian herbal pharmaceutical manufacturer producing GMP-certified Ayurvedic formulations across human, veterinary, and poultry health, selling via e-commerce, regional B2B sales, government tenders, and exports to 10+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Women’s Health Supplements (Prenatal, Menopause, Hormonal) (CRADAGAK), Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB)

Keywords

• Ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Herbal healthcare products
• Veterinary medicines
• Herbal feed supplements
• Human wellness formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Human Healthcare Products: Sale of Ayurvedic medicines for human health including immunity boosters, liver care tonics, digestive remedies, pain relief, and wellness supplements. Products include Emune 19, Diabetone, Sherolax, Gasoshel, Gynoshel, and various other herbal formulations.
2. Veterinary Healthcare Products: Sale of herbal medicines and feed supplements for animals including Lactona Bolus, Agrical Powder, Purgovet Bolus, and other veterinary care products for livestock wellness.
3. Poultry Health Products: Sale of health products for poultry addressing the third segment of the company's diversified product portfolio spanning human welfare, veterinary care, and poultry health.
4. Export Sales: International sales of veterinary and animal healthcare products to markets in Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Exports growing 164% year-over-year with presence in over 10 countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Romania.
5. Government/Institutional Tenders: Revenue from winning and executing government and institutional tender contracts for veterinary medicines, such as the Verka Dairies veterinary medicines tender.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shelter Pharma Ltd. manufactures and sells over 300 herbal/Ayurvedic formulations and feed supplements across three categories: human health care (immunity, liver, digestion, women's health, pain relief, diabetes support), veterinary health care (livestock bolus, powders, supplements), and poultry health. Products are produced in GMP-certified facilities in Ahmedabad, India, and sold domestically via e-commerce platforms and B2B distribution as well as exported to 10+ countries.

Product overview

Shelter Pharma is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company specializing in herbal formulations and feed supplements, founded in 1965. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 300 products across three primary categories: Human Health Care, Veterinary Health Care, and Poultry Health. The product line includes herbal remedies such as Sherolax Tablets for constipation relief, Emune 19 as an immunity booster, Diabetone for sugar management, Gasoshel for gas and acidity, Livodin-12 as a liver tonic, and Cocoment Ointment for skin healing in human health; Lactona Bolus for dairy animal lactation support, Agrical Powder for livestock nutrition, and Purgovet Bolus for veterinary gastrointestinal care. All products are manufactured in GMP-certified facilities using Ayurvedic principles combined with modern pharmaceutical technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FitKick Pro: Fitness supplement brand, launched commercially in 2026.

Products and services

• Sherolax Tablets Herbal tablets for correcting constipation by softening stool and enhancing intestinal mobility, marketed for human digestive health.
• Emune 19 Immunity Booster Syrup Natural immunity booster syrup with antioxidant properties, formulated with Ashwagandha, Amla, Honey, Tulsi, Guduchi, Sunth, Dalchini, and Brahmi for human immune support.
• Diabetone Tablet Sugar management tablet providing diabetes support as an Ayurvedic alternative.
• Gasoshel Tablet Herbal tablet for gas and acidity relief with carminative properties.
• Livodin-12 Liver Tonic Liver tonic for liver disorders, detoxification, and hepatotonic support.
• Stonyl Tablet Ayurvedic tablet for kidney stone support.
• Cocoment Ointment Herbal skin healer enriched with natural honey bee wax for dry, cracked skin, lips, and lesions.
• Fitkick Pro Pre-Workout Powder Pre-workout fitness powder supplement for athletic performance and energy support.
• Allvitamin Tablet Vitamin supplement tablet providing nutritional support.
• Hairol Hair Care Supplement Hair care supplement that strengthens hair, promotes hair growth, and prevents premature graying.
• Gynoshel Liquid Women's care liquid supplement for uterine health and reproductive support.
• Lactona Bolus Veterinary bolus supporting lactation in dairy animals and promoting healthy milk yield, sold to dairy farmers and livestock owners.
• Agrical Powder Nutritional supplement powder for livestock containing vitamins, minerals, and herbs to support robust growth and vitality.
• Purgovet Bolus Veterinary bolus for gastrointestinal issues, gently facilitating bowel movement and restoring gut health in animals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 44% year-on-year to INR 73.13 crore for FY26
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verka DairiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 April 2026Qualified for negotiation meeting with Verka Dairies regarding a veterinary medicines tender after passing the technical evaluation stage. This domestic tender represents a significant opportunity in the veterinary healthcare segment and indicates the company's growing credibility and strategic positioning in the veterinary medicines market.
• First Vet Veterinary Medicines Trading LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2026Export order partnership for supply of veterinary and animal healthcare products valued at $18,300 to be executed within six months on a fixed-cost basis. Transaction does not constitute a related party transaction.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dabur India Limited: India's largest listed Ayurveda and natural healthcare conglomerate with a vast herbal product portfolio spanning consumer health, wellness, and home care. Directly comparable to Shelter in Ayurvedic manufacturing, distribution, and brand-building, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Emami Limited (Zandu): Owner of the Zandu pharmaceuticals brand and a diversified consumer goods company with significant Ayurvedic and herbal product lines. Directly overlaps with Shelter in herbal Ayurvedic formulations across digestive, immunity, and wellness categories.
• Patanjali Ayurved Limited: Bharat Ramdev-led Ayurvedic FMCG and pharma powerhouse with a portfolio overlapping Shelter's herbal wellness, digestive, immunity, and chronic care products. A broad incumbent competitor that compresses shelf and pricing in the same herbal value segment.

Direct peers

• Himalaya Wellness Company: Closest direct peer to Shelter – an established Ayurvedic/herbal pharma manufacturer producing herbal medicines, supplements, personal care, and wellness products with GMP manufacturing and pan-India plus international distribution. Comparable product depth, regulatory positioning, and brand-led D2C plus B2B model.
• Organic India Private Limited: Specialist herbal health and wellness manufacturer emphasizing natural ingredients, certified-organic positioning, and premium herbal supplements. Comparable to Shelter in product philosophy, ingredient transparency, and distribution through modern retail plus e-commerce.
• Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan: Heritage Ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturer producing classical Ayurvedic formulations, health supplements, and personal care products. Highly comparable in manufacturing philosophy, product mix, and distribution model to Shelter.
• Vicco Laboratories: Long-standing Ayurvedic and herbal product manufacturer with categories spanning wellness, oral care, and skincare. Heritage-driven, brand-led herbal healthcare brand directly comparable to Shelter's positioning.
• Charak Pharma Private Limited: Focused Ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturer producing clinical herbal formulations, OTC supplements, and specialty condition products. Comparable to Shelter in GMP-based herbal pharma manufacturing and prescription plus OTC channel strategy.

Emerging players

• Dr. Vaidya's Herbs Private Limited: Ayurveda-focused direct-to-consumer brand with a growing modern Ayurveda portfolio across immunity, digestive, joint, and wellness categories. Comparable to Shelter's product mix but differentiated by digital-first marketing and quick commerce orientation.

Regional players

• Zoetic Ayurved (Zoetic Wellness): Emerging Ayurveda and herbal wellness brand focused on standardized herbal extracts, women's health, and preventive care. Adjacent peer operating in overlapping conditions (digestion, immunity, hormonal health) but with a digitally native brand identity more skewed toward Indian metros.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ShelterPharma
• Facebookfacebook.com/shelterpharma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shelter-pharma-ltd-
• Instagraminstagram.com/shelter_pharma_ltd

Compliance2 records

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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