What RAD Global does

RAD Global Pvt Ltd is a Jaipur-headquartered, vertically integrated manufacturer of HDPE Raschel Nets and finished shading solutions, founded in 2012 and operating two manufacturing units covering over 200,000 sq.ft. The company controls the full production stack from monofilament yarn extrusion and blown film extrusion through warping, warp knitting on imported Karl Mayer machines, heat stabilization, stitching, fabrication, and in-house printing. Its portfolio spans agricultural nets (crop protection, fruit collection, anti-bird, anti-hail, wind-breaker, shading), privacy and fencing products (balcony safety, fence nets, privacy screens, tennis nets), construction nets (debris and scaffold nets with US NFPA 701 and British BS 476 fire-retardant options), and home improvement / DIY solutions (water-repellent shade sails, wave sails, outdoor roller blinds, outdoor curtains, grow bags, caravan shades), sold under proprietary fabric brands Sehrfab, Hurricane, Nikkitex, and Saavitex, with the HIPPO consumer brand as the flagship.

RAD Global generates revenue through B2B export sales with quote-based pricing and PDP planning, custom and private-label manufacturing, branded fabric sales, and consumer sales through its ShopHippo e-commerce platform. It exports pallet-based custom shipments to 20+ countries with monthly capacity equivalent to 30x40' containers, and operates an ISO 9001:2015/2017 certified, zero-waste production facility. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across agriculture and horticulture, privacy and fencing, construction, home improvement, and DIY consumers, with named long-tenure distribution partners in international shading solutions and sports/construction/commercial channels. Leadership is founder-driven under CEO and Managing Director Rohan Agarwal, with Director Nikita Khandelwal and functional heads in operations and sales.

Name

RAD Global

Legal name

RAD Global Pvt Ltd

Website

https://radglbl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RAD Global is a Jaipur-based, vertically integrated Indian manufacturer of HDPE Raschel Nets and finished shading solutions serving agriculture, construction, home improvement, and DIY customers across 20+ countries via B2B export, private-label, and its ShopHippo DTC platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HDPE Nets & Shading Products: Manufacture and sale of HDPE Raschel Nets including crop protection nets, shade nets, anti-bird nets, anti-hail nets, wind breaker nets, and fruit collection nets. Also includes finished shading solutions like shade sails, privacy screens, and outdoor roller blinds.
2. Custom/Fabricated Solutions: Tailor-made solutions and private-label products for specific client needs, including custom dimensions, colors, and configurations. Offers both mass-market and customized turnkey solutions.
3. Branded Fabrics (Sehrfab, Hurricane, Nikkitex, Saavitex): Sale of proprietary branded fabric collections with different GSM ratings and warranty periods ranging from 4-12 years.
4. DIY & Home Improvement Products: Consumer-focused products including grow bags, caravan shades, and retail-ready DIY kits with installation accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RAD Global manufactures and sells HDPE Raschel Nets and finished shading/protection products (crop protection, anti-bird, anti-hail, wind-breaker, shade, fruit-collection nets; privacy screens, fence and balcony safety nets; construction debris and scaffold nets; shade sails, water-repellent shade sails, roller blinds, grow bags) plus branded fabric lines (Sehrfab, Hurricane, Nikkitex, Saavitex). Output is sold B2B via direct quotes and bulk container exports to 20+ countries and B2C through the proprietary ShopHippo ecommerce storefront.

Product overview

RAD Global is a vertically integrated manufacturer of HDPE Raschel Nets and advanced shading solutions, offering both rolled goods and finished products. Their portfolio spans multiple product categories: Agriculture & Horticulture (Crop Protection Nets, Fruit Collection Nets, Wind Breaker Nets, Anti-Bird Nets, Anti-Hail Nets, Shading Nets), Privacy & Fencing Applications (Balcony Safety Nets, Fence Nets, Privacy Screens, Tennis Nets), Construction Nets (Debris/Scaffold Nets), Home Improvement Solutions (Outdoor Roller Blinds, Grow Bags, Water Repellent Shade Sails, Wave Sails, Outdoor Curtains), and DIY Shading Solutions (Caravan Shades, Shade Sails). The company operates branded fabric lines including Sehrfab (340 GSM, 12-year warranty), Hurricane (410 GSM, 7-year warranty), Nikkitex (230 GSM, 5-year warranty), and Saavitex (180 GSM, 4-year warranty). Their flagship consumer brand HIPPO is India's leading outdoor shading brand, sold through their proprietary ShopHippo ecommerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HIPPO: RAD Global's flagship brand, positioned as India's No.1 name in outdoor shading, trusted for durability, design, and performance
• Sehrfab
• Hurricane
• Nikkitex
• Saavitex
• ShopHippo

Products and services

• Crop Protection Nets Technical HDPE nets engineered to safeguard crops against insects, birds, and frost, available in tape filament and monofilament options. Sold to agricultural distributors and farms.
• Fruit Collection Nets Ground-covering HDPE monofilament nets placed beneath trees to cushion fallen produce, prevent bruising, and simplify gathering, available up to 6 meters width. Used by orchards and fruit growers.
• Wind Breaker Net UV-stabilized HDPE nets designed for wind protection of crops and agricultural operations.
• Anti-Bird Net Eco-friendly diamond mesh HDPE nets available in tape and monofilament yarns, with mesh size tailored to specific bird species and engineered thickness for impact resistance. Sold to orchards, vineyards, and farms.
• Anti-Hail Net High-quality HDPE monofilament nets designed to shield crops from hail damage, available in multiple designs up to 6 meters width.
• Shading Net UV-stabilized shading nets for crop growth support, available in tape or monofilament yarns with various structures and colors, with in-house fabrication for easy installation.
• Balcony Safety Net Safety barrier nets for balconies and staircases that prevent falls and catch extremities, available in DIY kit format with installation accessories and retail-ready packaging for residential buyers.
• Fence Net Fencing nets for wind protection, animal barriers, and privacy partitions, available in PP-band reinforced or self-folded configurations with brass eyelets for easy installation.
• Privacy Screen Privacy screens for chain-link fencing providing 80-98% visual blockage, available with PP band-reinforced edges or double-folded stitched edges and multiple grommet options, for residential, commercial, and sports use.
• Tennis Net Tennis net panels for sports courts providing maximum visual blockage while allowing wind to pass through, stitched with durable webbing and customizable grommets, sold to sports facilities and clubs.
• Construction Nets Debris and scaffold nets for construction site safety, debris containment, and professional site image, available in monofilament and tape filament including Fire-Retardant options compliant with US NFPA 701 Type 2 and British BS 476, 12C standards. Sold to contractors and scaffold operators.
• Outdoor Roller Blinds UV-protected outdoor roller blinds with galvanized aluminum rods, available with crank or ball rope operation, packaged retail-ready in branded plastic boxes for residential and commercial buyers.
• Grow Bags Heavy-duty 400 GSM non-woven fabric grow bags that are eco-friendly, permeable, with excellent root aeration and drainage, featuring UV-stabilized stitching for gardening and horticulture use.
• Water Repellent Shade Sails Waterproof shade sails crafted from 100% polyester with PU coating for superior water repellency, available in various sizes, shapes, and colors for residential and commercial outdoor spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sulfur resistance up to 1000ppm dilution for agricultural applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShopHippocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShopHippo (shophippo.in) is RAD Global's e-commerce platform serving as a direct-to-consumer channel for custom-made and ready-to-buy shading solutions. The platform provides one destination for the company's consumer-facing product sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polysack Plastic Industries: Israeli manufacturer specializing in HDPE and PP knitted nets and screens for agriculture (anti-hail, shade, anti-bird), aquaculture, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in the HDPE Raschel nets category with overlapping agricultural and architectural product lines.
• Sioen Industries: Belgian-listed manufacturer of technical textiles including coated fabrics, shade cloth, and agrotextiles. Direct competitor in HDPE-based knitted fabrics and a broader technical textiles portfolio with overlapping applications in agriculture, construction, and outdoor shading.
• Arrigoni S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of agrotextiles and technical knitted fabrics including anti-hail, anti-insect, shade, and windbreak nets. Direct peer in agricultural protective netting with comparable product specifications and export-driven business model.
• Belton Industries: US-based manufacturer of HDPE knitted shade cloth and privacy screening fabrics for construction, agricultural, and residential applications. Direct competitor with overlapping SKUs in privacy screens, fence screens, and shade fabrics.
• Fibertex Nonwovens: Danish manufacturer of nonwoven and technical textiles with agricultural, landscaping, and industrial applications. Comparable in vertical integration approach and in serving agriculture/construction end markets with engineered fabric solutions.
• Gale Pacific Limited: ASX-listed Australian manufacturer of commercial and retail shade cloth, architectural fabrics, and outdoor screening products. Direct competitor to RAD Global in HDPE knitted shade fabrics, privacy screens, and outdoor shading solutions across agriculture, construction, and DIY segments.
• Tildenet Ltd: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of netting, garden, and agricultural protection products. Direct peer in crop protection nets, anti-bird netting, and DIY garden shading categories with comparable product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group (Technical Materials division): US-listed Fortune 500 specialty materials manufacturer whose Technical Materials division produces HDPE/PP nonwoven and knitted fabrics for industrial, agricultural, and construction applications. Overlaps in technical fabric categories but competes within a much broader packaging and materials portfolio.
• Beaulieu International Group: Large Belgian technical textiles conglomerate with engineered fabrics, flooring, and polymer solutions. Comparable in HDPE knitted fabrics and broader technical textiles capabilities but operates at significantly larger scale with a diversified portfolio beyond shading.

Regional players

• Donaghys Industries: New Zealand-based manufacturer of agricultural and marine netting products including crop protection and aquaculture nets. Comparable product category but primarily serves Australasia and Pacific markets rather than competing directly with RAD Global's India-centric footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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