Prime Cold Stores

What Prime Cold Stores does

Prime Cold Stores Pvt. Ltd. is a privately held Indian cold-chain operator founded in late 2008 and headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The company operates two multi-chambered Modified Atmosphere (MA) cold storage facilities in Howrah, each with 3 × 10,000 MT of capacity (60,000 MT aggregate), plus an operational office in Pune. Its core technical platform comprises PUF-panel insulated MA chambers with centralized control panels that automatically regulate temperature, humidity, CO2, O2, and N2 levels, paired with what the company describes as India's first fully automated CIPC (Chlorophenoxy) sprout-inhibition system for potatoes and a Hydrogen Per-oxide treatment facility. Handling equipment — sorting/cleaning machines, telescopic conveyors, space-finders, and automated conveyor belts sourced from Omnivent, Netherlands — enables operations to be conducted virtually without manual product contact, with cloud-based remote monitoring of storage parameters.

The business is anchored by a BOO (Built Own and Operate) arrangement with PepsiCo India, which leases the entire facility on a long-term basis for 8–10 months per year to store processable potatoes destined for chip manufacturing. Secondary revenue streams include management and total-management services for third-party MA/CA cold storages in India and abroad, and DIY cold-storage building packages supplied as pre-engineered modular structures. The customer base comprises large food and beverage enterprises, agricultural producers requiring MA storage and sprout inhibition, and cold-storage operators seeking turnkey technical solutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based for both leases and build packages.

The company is led by Director Hassan Zaman Molla, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or external funding rounds. Itself describes the operation as 'one of the leading privately owned Cold Storages Company' in India and one facility as 'one of the best units of its kind in the world', supported by automated handling technology and a stable, in-house-trained workforce. The company's stated vision is to be the preferred cold-chain services and solutions provider throughout India.

Name

Prime Cold Stores

Legal name

Prime Cold Stores Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://primecold.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Prime Cold Stores is a privately held Indian operator of two multi-chambered Modified Atmosphere cold storage facilities (60,000 MT aggregate) in West Bengal, offering automated MA storage with India's first fully automated CIPC sprout-inhibition system. It primarily serves PepsiCo India under a long-term BOO lease and also provides MA/CA management services and DIY cold-storage building packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Storage Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Cold Storage for Produce (AFAOAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temperature-Controlled Distribution Centers (DCs) (AFAOAFAE), Dehumidified / Low-Humidity Dry Storage (Onions, Garlic, Nuts) (AFAOAEAF), Frozen Food Cold Storage (TLALABAB)

Keywords

• Cold storage services
• Modified atmosphere storage
• Controlled atmosphere storage
• Potato cold chain
• Temperature-controlled warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cold Storage Facility Lease: Long-term lease arrangements for cold storage facilities, typically 8-10 months per year. Currently the entire facility is utilized by PepsiCo India on long term lease basis.
2. BOO Model Services: Built Own and Operate model providing total management services to MA/CA Cold Storages in India and abroad.
3. DIY Building Packages: Supply of 'do it yourself' building packages for cold stores with selected limited products at competitive prices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Prime Cold Stores operates large-scale Modified Atmosphere (MA) and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage facilities for agricultural products — primarily potatoes for chip manufacturing, as well as onions, garlic, apples and other fruits/vegetables. Services include automated CIPC sprout inhibition treatment, hydrogen peroxide disinfection, grading and sorting, and 24/7 remote-monitored temperature/humidity/gas control. The company also manages third-party MA/CA cold storages and sells DIY cold storage building packages.

Product overview

Prime Cold Stores operates as a cold storage operator offering a portfolio of integrated cold chain solutions centered around Modified Atmosphere (MA) and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage technology. The core offering consists of multi-chambered MA cold storage facilities with automated control systems for temperature, humidity, and gas composition (CO2, O2, N2). Supporting services include CIPC and Hydrogen Per-oxide treatment for sprout inhibition and disinfection. The company also offers cold storage building packages (pre-engineered modular structures) and provides management services for MA/CA facilities operated by third parties. All facilities utilize technology sourced from Omnivent (Netherlands) and serve major clients including PepsiCo India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modified Atmosphere (MA) Cold Storage State-of-the-art multi-chambered cold storage with controlled atmosphere conditions (CO2, O2, N2) for storing potatoes, onions, garlic, apples and other vegetables and fruits. Features automated control of temperature, humidity, and gas levels. Two facilities at 3 x 10,000 MT capacity each. Targeted at enterprise food processors such as PepsiCo India.
• CIPC Treatment Facility Fully automated CIPC (Chlorophenoxy) sprout inhibition treatment for potatoes — the first of its kind in India — reducing electricity consumption and providing environmentally friendly storage.
• Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment Facility Treatment facility for cold stored products using hydrogen peroxide, complementing CIPC treatment for comprehensive produce preservation and disinfection.
• Cold Storage Building Packages (DIY) "Do-it-yourself" building packages for cold stores offered as pre-engineered modular structures, providing competitive pricing with a curated limited set of products and simplified installation.
• MA/CA Cold Storage Management Services Comprehensive services and total management solutions for Modified Atmosphere/Controlled Atmosphere cold storages in India and abroad, including technical support and operational management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced electricity consumption through automated systems and variable capacity compressors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Omnivent, NetherlandscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical support partner providing expertise for imported automated conveyor belts, handling equipment, and storage bins. The facility uses technology and equipment sourced from Omnivent with technical collaboration for the state-of-the-art cold storage facility.
• PEPSICO IndiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term lease arrangement where PepsiCo utilizes the entire cold storage facility for 8-10 months per year for storing processable potatoes. PepsiCo procures potatoes from farmers, which are then graded, sorted, and stored at the facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Snowman Logistics: India's largest temperature-controlled logistics and cold chain warehousing company, operating multi-temperature warehouses across India. Direct peer as both operate refrigerated/MA storage for food and beverage customers under similar B2B models.
• Gati Kold: Specialized cold chain logistics arm of Gati, providing refrigerated warehousing and last-mile distribution in India. Competes for similar F&B and produce customers seeking temperature-controlled storage.
• Crystal Logistics: Operates refrigerated warehousing and transport services in India serving food and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable business model of operating cold storage facilities on a B2B recurring basis.
• ColdEx Logistics: India-focused cold chain logistics and warehousing provider offering temperature-controlled storage and distribution. Comparable in customer base (food producers, processors) and asset-heavy cold storage operating model.

Others

• Omnivent: Netherlands-based technology and equipment supplier for potato and onion storage, including MA/CA systems. Connected as PCS's core technology partner and a comparable supplier in the global cold chain equipment ecosystem.
• Munters: Global supplier of humidity control, air treatment, and Controlled Atmosphere storage technology used in produce storage. Comparable enabling technology ecosystem for MA/CA cold storage operators.

Broad incumbents

• Allcargo Logistics: Large Indian multimodal logistics player with cold chain capabilities via subsidiaries. Overlaps with PCS in refrigerated warehousing and storage for enterprise customers, though cold chain is a subset of a broader portfolio.
• Mahindra Logistics: Major Indian 3PL with cold chain warehousing and distribution offerings for F&B and pharma clients. Serves similar enterprise customers but cold storage is one of several verticals.
• Lineage Logistics: Leading global temperature-controlled warehousing REIT/operator with extensive cold storage network. Comparable in technology-enabled, customer-anchored cold storage operations.
• Americold Logistics: World's largest publicly listed temperature-controlled warehousing operator. Relevant benchmark for asset-heavy cold storage economics and lease-based revenue models, though at vastly greater scale and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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