Papadmalji Agro Foods was incorporated under the name and style of ‘Papadmalji Agro Foods Private Limited’, a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013, pursuant to a certificate of incorporation dated December 19, 2017 issued by the, Registrar of Companies, Central Registration Centre.

The company, headquartered in Bikaner, Rajasthan, is an ISO 22000:2018 certified enterprise engaged in the in-house manufacturing of Hand-Made Papads, Machine-Made Papads, Machine-Made ready to Fry Papads, Rice Papads (Khichiya), Vrat Special Papads, and Moongodi. In addition to in-house manufacturing, it also undertakes white label manufacturing of Handmade Papads for clients, wherein products are produced by the Company and marketed by clients under their respective brand names and packaging, tailored to their target market. This combination of in-house and white label manufacturing enables the company to leverage its production, optimize capacity utilization, diversify revenue streams and maintain consistent demand. At the same time, clients benefit by expanding their product portfolio without investing in manufacturing infrastructure, strengthening brand presence and ensuring product quality and reliability. 

Furthermore, the company is engaged in the trading of Cereal Pellets where these products are sourced and traded by the company under its own brand, complementing its manufacturing operations and providing an additional revenue stream. Its products are marketed under the brands ‘Zhakaas’, ‘Vishal’, ‘Rozana’, ‘Diamond’ and ‘Papadmalji’ and are distributed through a pan-India network of distributors, wholesalers as well as through modern trade channels, quick commerce paltform, including its direct-to-consumer platform. Its products are also supplied to markets in the Middle East through a merchant exporter. 

Business area of the company

Papadmalji Agro Foods is engaged in the manufacturing of a wide range of Handmade Papads, Machine-Made Papads, Rice Papads, Vrat Special Papads and Moongodi as well as in the trading of Cereal Pellets. Its products are marketed under the brands ‘Zhakaas’, ‘Vishal’, ‘Rozana’, ‘Diamond’ and ‘Papadmalji’ and are distributed through a pan-India network of distributors, wholesalers as well as through modern trade channels, quick commerce paltform, including its direct-to-consumer platform.

Products of the company

• Handmade Papad
• Machine made Papad
• Rice Papad (Khichiya)
• Vrat Special Papad
• Moongodi
• Cereal Pellets

Awards, accreditations and recognitions

• 2018: Received Powerbrands Rising Stars Award at Power Brands Global, Edition 2018: London International Forum for Equality.
• 2025: Received Elite Crest - Business Leader Award for “Excellence in Papad Manufacturing - From Bikaner’s Kitchens to Global Plates: A Legacy Rolled Into Flavour” at the prestigious Radio City Business Titans Awards 2025 held in Phuket, Thailand.

History and milestone 

• 2017: Incorporation of the company in the name and style of Papadmalji Agro Foods Private Limited.
• 2018: Acquisition of sole proprietorship firm namely M/s Vishal Namkeen Bhandar of its Promoter, Mr. Jai Agarwal, along with the assets and liabilities of the proprietorship concerns, as going concern, pursuant to Business Transfer Agreement dated February 17, 2018.
• 2018: Received a private equity investment of INR 1000.00 Lakhs from India Customer Insight Fund, a SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund backed by seasoned investors, namely KLB Capital Advisors LLP, Mr. Akash Manek Bhansali, ADIC Diversified Investment Fund, Ageless Capital & Finance Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Haresh Chawla and Mr. Santosh Desai.
• 2018: Received Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) State License from Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Rajasthan under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for Garsisar Unit.
• 2018: Application filed with the Trade Marks Registry for recording the assignment of the trademarks “Papadmalji,” bearing Registration Nos. 3517207 (Class 30) and 3517208 (Class 35), in favour of the Company, to reflect the Company as the subsequent proprietor pursuant to an Assignment Deed dated February 21, 2018 processed by the Trade Marks Registry.
• 2019: Successfully obtained the registration of its trademark ‘Zhakkas’.
• 2019: Received Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) State License from Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Rajasthan under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for Karni Unit.
• 2019: Successfully obtained the registration of its trademark ‘Zhakkas’
• 2019: Received Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) State License from Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Rajasthan under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for Karni Unit.
• 2020: Successfully obtained the registration of its trademark ‘Papadmalji’s Rozana’.
• 2020: Successfully obtained the registration of its trademark ‘Papadmalji Choori’.
• 2020: Expansion of business in Trading segment (Trading of 2D and 3D Cereal Pellets).
• 2021: Successfully completed listing in and/or vendor registration with two leading Modern Trade Channels Brand Owners enabling direct supply and expanded pan India retail presence.
• 2022: Set up and commenced operations at Karni Unit situated at H-262, Second Phase, Karni Industrial Area, Bikaner – 334001, Rajasthan, India to manufacture machine made Rice Papad (Khichiya) and Vrat Special Papad
• 2022: Successfully completed listing in and/or vendor registration with two leading Modern Trade channels Brand Owners enabling direct supply and expanded pan India retail presence
• 2022: Received ISO 22000:2018 Certification for food safety management system at Garsisar Unit for manufacturing of Papad, Moongodi, and Snacks from Quality Assurance Advisory.
• 2023: Successfully achieved the milestone of Rs 2500.00 lakh in Total Revenue.
• 2024: Successfully completed listing in and/or vendor registration with three leading Modern Trade Channels Brand Owners enabling direct supply and expanded pan India retail presence.
• 2024: Successfully completed listing in and/or vendor registration with a leading Quick Commerce Platform Brand Owners enabling direct supply and expanded pan India retail presence.
• 2025: Successfully completed listing in and/or vendor registration with one leading Modern Trade Channels Brand Owner enabling direct supply and expanded pan India retail presence.
• 2025: Conversion of the company from Private Limited to Public Limited Company.