What Biomax does

Biomax is a private biotechnology company founded in 1998 and headquartered at the Thane MIDC industrial estate near Mumbai, India. The company develops and manufactures microbial and plant-origin products across four categories: biofertilizers (LIFE liquid biofertilizer, BIOMIX solid microbial fertilizer, BIOZINK zinc solubilizer, BIOZAX foliar fertilizer, BIOWET-T spray adjuvant, BIOGRAND controlled-release fertilizer), environmental biotechnology (BIODYNE-CP compost kinetizer, BIODYNE-ET effluent treatment culture, SWEZYME odor and insect control), industrial cleaning (B~Clean non-toxic degreaser), and standardized phytochemicals (Andrographolide, Carthamus Yellow, Ellagic Acid, Curcumin, Ursolic Acid) supplied to the nutraceutical and herbal industry. The underlying technology rests on proprietary non-GM microbial cultures with high cell counts (5-15 billion cfu/ml) and standardized extraction protocols delivering phytochemicals at defined purity grades.

Biomax operates with a headcount of 17 and serves agriculture (fruit trees, row crops, plantation crops, oil palms, floriculture, hydroponics), industrial environmental services (effluent treatment plants, composting operations, municipal waste), nutraceutical and herbal-remedy manufacturers, and industrial cleaning buyers. Its customer base spans Indian farmers, agro-operations, industrial facilities, and ingredient processors — though no named customer logos are publicly disclosed.

The company generates revenue through direct, contact-based sales of packaged products (1L to 200L HDPE containers for liquids; 5-25 kg packs for solids; bulk 16 MT per 20 ft container for industrial effluent cultures), with opaque per-inquiry pricing. Distribution is entirely domestic India through the Thane headquarters, supported by a website (biomaxnaturals.com), product brochures, and direct phone/email engagement. The founder, Dr. Arun Kulkarni, leads the firm with no institutional capital, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds, making Biomax a privately held, founder-operated specialty biotech.

Name

Biomax

Legal name

Biomaxnaturals

Website

https://biomaxnaturals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biotechnology

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Biostimulants & Plant Health Biologicals (Microbial/Non-microbial) (AFABAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK), Botanical Biopesticides & Plant Extracts (Essential Oils, Neem, Pyrethrins) (AFABAEAF), Bio-based Food & Flavor Ingredients (Non-fuel Co-products: sweeteners, organic acids, flavors) (EUAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Microbial biofertilizers
• Effluent treatment cultures
• Phytochemical extracts
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Organic fertilizers

Headquarters

HQ city

Thane

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biofertilizers and Agri-Inputs: Sale of liquid and solid biofertilizers (LIFE, BIOMIX, BIOZINK), foliar fertilizers (BIOZAX), spray adjuvants (BIOWET-T), and controlled release fertilizer (BIOGRAND) to agricultural sector. Products sold in various pack sizes (1L, 5L, 25L for liquids; 5kg, 25kg for solids).
2. Environmental Products: Sale of environmental biotechnology products including BIODYNE-CP for composting, BIODYNE-ET for effluent treatment, and SWEZYME for odor/insect control. Products target industrial effluents, waste management, and environmental cleanup applications.
3. Phytochemicals: Extraction and sale of phytochemicals (Andrographolide, Carthamus Yellow, Ellagic Acid, Curcumin, Ursolic Acid) for nutraceuticals and herbal remedies industry. Offered at various purity levels for different applications.
4. Cleaning Agents: Sale of B~Clean, a solvent-free degreaser for hands and hard surfaces targeting industrial operations, factories, garages, and food processing plants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biomax is an Indian biotechnology company that manufactures and sells eco-friendly bio-based products derived from natural microbial or plant origins. Its portfolio spans biofertilizers and foliar fertilizers for agriculture (liquid and solid microbial formulations), environmental biotechnology products for effluent treatment, composting, odor/insect control and industrial cleaning, and standardized phytochemical extracts (Andrographolide, Curcumin, Ellagic Acid, Ursolic Acid, Carthamus Yellow) for nutraceutical and herbal applications.

Product overview

Biomax is a biotechnology company founded in 1998, based in Mumbai, India, offering a portfolio of eco-friendly bio-based products for agriculture and industry. The company's product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Biofertilizers including LIFE (high-performance liquid biofertilizer), BIOMIX (solid microbial fertilizer), and BIOZINK (zinc solubilizer); (2) Environmental products including BIODYNE-ET (wastewater treatment biokinetizer), BIODYNE-CP (composting culture), SWEZYME (odor/insect control), and B~Clean (industrial degreaser); and (3) Phytochemicals including Andrographolide, Carthamus Yellow, Ellagic Acid, Curcumin, and Ursolic Acid. Supporting agricultural products include BIOZAX (foliar fertilizer), BIOWET-T (spray adjuvant), and BIOGRAND (controlled release fertilizer). The products serve agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, nutraceuticals, textile processing, food and beverage, and poultry/dairy industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFE: High Performance Liquid Biofertilizer having over 5 billion live bacteria per spoonful. Used for various crops including fruits, row crops, vegetables, flowers, plantation crops, oil palms, lawns, greenhouses, and hydroponics.
• BIOMIX
• BIOZINK
• BIOZAX
• BIOWET-T
• BIODYNE-ET
• BIODYNE-CP
• SWEZYME
• B~Clean
• BIOGRAND

Products and services

• LIFE (High Performance Liquid Biofertilizer) Liquid biofertilizer containing over 5 billion live bacteria per spoonful. A blend of selected microbial species that fix atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize macro and micro-nutrients, improve soil quality and act as root stimulators. Packaged in 5L and 25L HDPE cans. For farms, plantations, orchards, oil palms, lawns, greenhouses and hydroponics.
• BIOMIX (Multi Purpose Microbial Fertilizer) Solid microbial fertilizer rich in organics with a defined bacterial population. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen, solubilizes phosphates, iron and magnesium and serves as a root stimulator. Packaged in 25 kg bags. For agricultural crops, plantations and gardens.
• BIOZINK (Zinc Solubilizer) Liquid biofertilizer made from non-GM zinc-solubilizing microbes isolated from agricultural soils, dedicated to correcting zinc deficiency in plants. Packaged in 1L, 5L and 25L HDPE containers.
• BIOZAX (Liquid Natural Foliar Fertilizer) Rapid action foliar fertilizer combining natural nutrients, vitamins, energizers and biochemicals to increase chlorophyll synthesis, photosynthesis and overall crop health. Packaged in 25L, 50L HDPE cans and 200L drums. For fruit, row, vegetable, plantation and flower crops.
• BIOWET-T (Sticker / Spreader) High-power wetting agent and spreader/sticker for agricultural sprays that reduces water tension, improves contact with pests/pathogens, promotes uniform spray deposit and prevents washout in rain. Packaged in 25L and 50L HDPE cans.
• BIOGRAND (Controlled Release Fertilizer) Granular controlled release fertilizer with high-performance microbes encapsulated in a natural coating. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen and solubilizes macro/micro-nutrients for sustained soil nutrient availability.
• BIODYNE-ET (Effluent Treatment Bio-Kinetizer) High-performance blend of bacterial and fungal cultures (Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus) for organic degradation in Effluent Treatment Plants, with a minimum 7 billion cfu/ml plate count. Reduces BOD/COD, digests carbohydrates, fats, fibers, proteins, oils and hydrocarbons. Packaged in 5L and 25L cans; 16 MT per 20 ft container for bulk.
• BIODYNE-CP (Compost Kinetizer) Rapid-action compost kinetizer containing over 1 billion bacteria per ml and 17 different non-GM bacterial cultures with the right enzyme composition to produce quality compost in 10 days or less. 15 billion cfu/ml minimum plate count. For industrial and municipal composting applications.
• SWEZYME (Insect / Odor Control) Enzyme-based product containing organic acids, alcohols and surfactants designed to control flies, mosquitoes and their larvae and to manage odor in waste-handling environments.
• B~Clean (Industrial Degreaser) Waterless, non-chlorinated, non-aromatic, non-flammable, non-toxic, solvent-free degreaser for hands and hard surfaces that removes grease, oil, paint and dirt. Packaged in 5 kg and 25 kg HDPE pails. For factories, garages, food processing, oil and gas, steel, shipbuilding and aircraft maintenance operations.
• Andrographolide Labdane diterpenoid bioactive component extracted from Andrographis paniculata with laxative, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant and hepato-protective properties. Available in minimum 75% and 95% purity for Ayurvedic, nutraceutical and herbal formulations.
• Carthamus Yellow Flavonoid extracted from safflower (Carthamus species) used as a food colorant and in medicine for uterine stimulant, vasodilator, hypotensive and anti-inflammatory applications. Safflomin A content minimum 20% w/w.
• Ellagic Acid Fused four-ring polyphenol with antioxidant, anti-mutagen and anti-cancer properties extracted from raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cranberries, pomegranate and nuts. Molecular formula C14H6O8, MW 302.19. For nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
• Curcumin Curcuminoid extracted from turmeric roots with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antifungal actions. 95% purity by HPLC. Packaged in 25 kg containers. For nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic applications.
• Ursolic Acid Pentacyclic triterpenoid with anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antimicrobial properties, used in cosmetic preparations and as a hepatoprotective agent. MW 456.68, formula C30H48O3. Offered in 50% and 90% purity grades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in fertilizer costs for oil palm cultivation
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Institutions in Biotechnology FieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor each product range offered, Biomax makes arrangements with leading institutions in the field for development, quality improvement, application development and other factors vital for best service to users. Dr. Kulkarni maintains academic and professional connections as visiting faculty for Enzyme Technology and Applied Biotechnology.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• IPL Biologicals: India-based biofertilizer and biocontrol company offering microbial products for soil health, plant nutrition and pest management. Directly comparable to Biomax's LIFE/BIOMIX biofertilizer portfolio in target customer (Indian farmers), technology base (microbial cultures) and GTM.
• Kan Biosys: Pune-based agri-biotech company specializing in biofertilizers, biocontrol agents and plant nutrition products. Closely matches Biomax in product mix (microbial agri-inputs), Indian farmer customer base and direct-to-grower distribution approach.
• Dhanuka Agritech: Indian agri-input company offering fertilizers, biofertilizers, biostimulants and crop protection chemicals across diverse crops. Overlaps with Biomax's biofertilizer/foliar fertilizer range and Indian farmer customer segments.
• Crystal Crop Protection: Indian agrochemical and agri-input company with a growing biofertilizer and biostimulant portfolio alongside conventional crop protection. Comparable to Biomax in serving Indian farmers with crop nutrition and protection solutions, though at much larger scale.

Others

• Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services: Global manufacturer of amino acids, bio-pharma ingredients and fermentation-derived specialties. Adjacent comparable to Biomax's phytochemical extraction and fermentation-derived biofertilizer activities, particularly around bioactive compounds and fermentation scale.

Broad incumbents

• PI Industries: Indian agrochemical and custom synthesis company with a growing biologicals and agri-input portfolio. Comparable to Biomax in addressing Indian farmers' crop nutrition needs but with significantly larger R&D and distribution infrastructure.
• UPL Limited: One of India's largest agrochemical companies with a broad portfolio spanning crop protection chemicals, seeds and biosolutions. Competes with Biomax in Indian agri-inputs through its biosolutions segment, but at vastly greater scale and with global distribution.
• Coromandel International: Major Indian fertilizers and crop protection company (part of Murugappa Group) with a presence in biofertilizers and specialty nutrients. Comparable to Biomax in Indian agricultural customer base and biofertilizer category, but operates at enterprise scale.
• Chr. Hansen (now part of Novonesis): Global bioscience company with leading positions in microbial cultures for agriculture, food and health. Comparable to Biomax in microbial technology platform and biofertilizer category, but serving global customers at industrial scale.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global leader in industrial enzymes and microbial solutions, with significant presence in agriculture, wastewater treatment and food/feed applications. Overlaps with Biomax's microbial technology base and effluent treatment bio-cultures (BIODYNE-ET), but operates globally at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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