The company is a diversified FMCG and FMHG focused company, with strategically located manufacturing facilities and well recognised brands having pan India presence. It is one of the largest FMCG companies in the Indian edible oil sector and one of the largest fully integrated edible oil refining companies in India. Being the pioneers and largest manufacturers of soya foods has aided its brand ‘Nutrela’ in becoming a household and generic name in India. It is across the entire value chain in palm and soya segment, with a healthy mix of upstream and downstream business.

The company has been allocated zones, to undertake palm plantation, by the Government, which assists it in backward integration of sourcing palm oil. Ruchi Soya is the largest player in terms of allocated zones. Its integration also extends downstream to the oleochemicals and other by-product and derivatives business. It is pioneers in soya chunks which are associated with nutrition and good health. Leveraging upon the brand ‘Nutrela’, it has launched a range of premium edible oils and blended edible oils and ‘Nutrela High Protein Chakki Atta’ and ‘Nutrela Honey’ in Fiscal 2021. Further, it has expanded its packaged food portfolio by acquiring the ‘Patanjali’ product portfolio of biscuits, cookies, rusks, noodles, and breakfast cereals. In Fiscal 2022, it forayed into a niche and a high growth FMHG segment with the launch of its Nutraceutical business. It is also into the wind power generation business, where the renewable power generated is used for sale and for captive use. This also helps it to offset its carbon footprint, to the extent possible.

The company is a part of the Patanjali group, one of India’s leading FMCG and health and wellness company. Their portfolio includes health and ayurvedic products, cosmetics, processed food, beverages and juices, and personal and home care products. It leverages Patanjali’s expertise and technical know-how in nutraceuticals and benefit from the synergy in the research and development and the pan India distribution network.

Business area of the company

Ruchi Soya Industries is one of India’s largest FMCG companies in the edible oil sector, and one of the largest fully integrated edible oil refining companies in the country, with diversified presence in packaged foods and the FMHG (Fast Moving Health Goods) segment. It is part of the Indian conglomerate Patanjali Group, with nationwide presence powering its growth across the segments of its presence.  The company has in place strong backward and forward linkages, supported by its presence across the entire value chain in the Soya and Palm segments. It is one of the largest palm plantation companies in the country, which provides it secure access to oil palm for seamless backward business integration. Its integration extends downstream to the Oleochemicals and other by-product and derivatives business. It is also engaged in the wind power generation business, using the renewable power generated at its facilities for sale and for captive use.

Key awards, accreditations or recognitions

• 2021: The company has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work Institute, India.

Major events and milestones

• 1986: Incorporation of the company as a public limited company.
• 2019-20: The Patanjali Resolution Plan as submitted by Patanjali Consortium was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal and successfully implemented.
• 2019-20: Reclassification of promoters of the company.
• 2019-20: Patanjali Consortium assumed control over the company, as per the terms of the approved Patanjali Resolution Plan.
• 2020-21: Launch of three new products under the Nutrela brand, i.e., a high protein chakki atta, premium blended oil and honey.
• 2021-22: Launch of nutraceutical and wellness products.
• 2021-22: Acquisition of biscuit division from Patanjali Natural Biscuits Private Limited.
• 2021-22: Acquisition of the noodles and breakfast cereals by an assignment agreement with Patanjali Ayurved Limited.
• 2021-22: Execution of Distributor Agreement with Patanjali Ayurved Limited.