udhaiyam dhall

What udhaiyam dhall does

Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited, trading as Udhaiyam Dhall, is a Chennai-headquartered Indian food processing company founded in 1940 that processes and markets dhall (lentils), rice, spices, wheat products, salt, sugar, snacks, and ready-to-cook batter under the 'Udhaiyam' brand. The company operates a 3.15-acre processing facility at Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, equipped with Z-Series processing technology, German Buhler optical sorting machines, BOSCH packing lines, a robotic batch labeling and tracking system, and a sensor-based warehouse management system; non-conventional energy sources (wind mill and solar panels) supply 80% of facility power. Udhaiyam holds ISO 22000:2005, GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, and Halal certifications, enabling both domestic modern-retail compliance and export-grade documentation.

The company sells through a distribution network of 150+ distributors and 100+ sales personnel across Tamil Nadu, supported by branch offices in Madurai, Tirunelveli, Theni, Coimbatore, and Tirupati, and international branch offices in Singapore and the United States that serve Singapore, Canada, the US, the UK, and Dubai. The product portfolio spans roughly thirty SKUs across seven lines — dhall (orid, moong, toor, gram, fried gram), rice (idli, basmati, ponni), spices (asafoetida, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, cumin, pepper, mustard), wheat products (atta, rawa, chappathi, parota, maida), salt and sugar, namkeen snacks, and ready-to-cook batter and appalam — targeting Indian households and Tamil Nadu retail channels as the primary customer base. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with pricing disclosed via direct enquiry rather than public listing, and the business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding rounds.

Name

udhaiyam dhall

Legal name

Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited

Website

https://udhaiyamdhall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Udhaiyam Dhall (Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited) is an 85-year-old Chennai-based Indian food processor that manufactures and distributes branded dhall, rice, spices, wheat products, snacks, and ready-to-cook batter through 150+ distributors across Tamil Nadu and international branch offices in Singapore and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Food Staples

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pulses & Legumes Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Packaged food manufacturing
• Lentil and dhall processing
• Rice and spice products
• Wheat flour milling
• Ready-to-cook batter

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Processing Products Sales: Manufacture and sale of processed food products including dhalls, rice, spices, wheat products, snacks, and batter through a distribution network of 150+ distributors across Tamil Nadu and international markets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Udhaiyam Dhall (Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited) manufactures and markets processed food staples including dhall (lentils), rice, spices, wheat flour products, salt, sugar, snacks/namkeen, appalam, and ready-to-cook idly batter. Products are sold under the Udhaiyam brand through a network of 150+ distributors across Tamil Nadu and through international branch offices in Singapore and the United States, with the Chennai facility producing goods at industrial scale using Z-Series processing, German Bhuler sorting machines, and BOSCH automated packing equipment.

Product overview

Udhaiyam Dhall (Udhaiyams Agro Foods Private Limited) is an Indian food processing company with 85 years of history, operating a state-of-the-art processing unit in Thiruvotriyur, Chennai. The company offers a diverse portfolio of food products organized across seven main categories: Dall Products (Orid Dhall, Moong Dhall, Toor Dhall, Gram Dhall, Fried Gram), Rice (Idli Rice, Basmati Rice, Ponni Rice), Spices (Asafoetida, Cardamom, Fennel seed, Fenugreek, Cumin, Pepper, Mustard), Wheat Products (Atta, Rawa, Chappathi, Parota, Maida), Salt & Sugar, Snacks/Namkeen (Moong Dhall, Gram Dhall, Pepper Karasev, Kara Pattani, Masala Peanuts), and Batter/Ready-to-use products (Idly Batter, Appalam). The company operates with modern processing technology including Buhler sorting machines and BOSCH packing machines, with robotic labeling and sensor-based warehouse management systems.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orid Dhall Dehusked urad bean (Vigna mungo / black gram) marketed as a high-protein legume rich in potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, intended for South Indian cooking including idli and dosa batter.
• Moong Dhall Dehusked mung bean (green gram) high in fiber, protein, and resistant starch, positioned for quick cooking, light digestibility, and traditional Indian recipes.
• Toor Dhall Dehusked and split pigeon pea (arhar) rich in protein, folic acid, vitamins, and minerals, marketed for sambar, rasam, dal soups, and Indian sweets.
• Gram Dhall Dehusked and split Bengal gram (chana dal) with high protein content and low glycaemic index, positioned to support cholesterol reduction.
• Fried Gram Roasted Bengal gram (channa) with higher protein and mineral content, positioned for preparing traditional sweets and chutneys.
• Idli Rice Dehusked paddy rice specifically selected and processed for making idli batter when ground with proportionate water, urad dhall, and fenugreek.
• Basmati Rice Long, slender, aromatic basmati rice obtained by dehusking paddy, with quality graded by age for aroma and taste, positioned for biryani and fried rice.
• Ponni Rice Boiled rice specifically processed for making soft, fluffy, and flavourful idlis, positioned as a Tamil Nadu staple.
• Asafoetida Dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from Ferula species, sold as a digestive aid, condiment, and pickling ingredient with distinct flavour and aroma.
• Elaichi (Cardamom) Green-pod cardamom containing small black seeds, sold for sweet and savoury cooking and as a natural mouth freshener with cooling effects.
• Sombu (Fennel Seed) Fennel seed from the carrot family with strong aroma, positioned for digestive, anti-inflammatory, and appetite-suppressing use.
• Venthiyam (Fenugreek) Clover-like fenugreek herb with antioxidant properties, positioned for traditional use against ulcers, diabetes, digestive problems, and obesity.
• Cummin (Jeera) Cumin seeds with warm, earthy flavour, sold extensively for Indian curries and tempering of dals and rice dishes, with digestive benefits.
• Pepper Black pepper positioned as "King of Spices" with digestive, antibacterial properties and high manganese, iron, vitamin C, and potassium content.
• Kadugu (Mustard) Mustard seeds low in calories and rich in selenium, positioned for antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Atta Whole wheat chakki atta with high water absorption, sold as a source of carbohydrates, phosphorus, calcium, iron, protein, and fiber for chappathis and parottas.
• Rawa Semolina obtained by grinding wheat, positioned for traditional Indian sweets and savories such as Upma, Kesari, and Rava Idly.
• Chappathi Whole wheat flatbread prepared from atta mixed with water, edible oil, and salt, positioned as a staple food in North India.
• Parota Layered flatbread prepared from maida flour mixed with water, edible oil, and salt with a fermentation process, positioned as a Southern India staple.
• Maida Refined and bleached white wheat flour without bran, positioned for fast foods, baked goods, pastries, bread, and cakes.
• Salt Edible salt harvested from salt mines, mineral-rich spring water, or solar evaporation of seawater, sold as iodized sea or table salt possibly containing anti-caking agent.
• Sugar Pure refined and granulated sugar extracted from sugarcane or sugar beet, sold as a carbohydrate-rich energy booster for sweetening food.
• Moong Dhall Namkeen Moong dal namkeen snack enriched in protein, packed in food-grade packaging to retain flavour, colour, and nutritional value.
• Gram Dhall Namkeen Gram dal namkeen snack positioned as a source of folic acid and fibre that helps stabilize blood glucose levels.
• Pepper Karasev South Indian savoury namkeen with peppery flavour, positioned as a spicy and crunchy snack.
• Kara Pattani Deep-fried crunchy snack made from green peas and spices, positioned as high in fiber, low in fat, with no cholesterol, and a source of vegetable protein.
• Masala Peanuts Crispy baked peanuts spiced with Indian spices, positioned as a vegan and gluten-free snack for chai and coffee time.
• Appalam Thin, crisp, disc-shaped papad (poppadom) made from seasoned dough based on pulses such as urad dhall, rich in carbohydrates, protein, sodium, and potassium.
• Idly Batter Smooth semi-liquid ready-to-cook batter prepared by soaking and grinding rice with proportionate ingredients, positioned for steaming idlis and cooking crispy dosas.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

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