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KRBL | The company behind "India Gate," integrated from seed to export

2026.09.19

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KRBL handles basmati rice under the "India Gate" brand, running everything from seed development and contract farming to milling and export. Consolidated revenue for FY2026 (fiscal year ended March 2026) was ₹6,098 crore (1 crore = 10 million rupees), against ₹5,594 crore the year before. It has one of India's largest rice mills in Punjab and ranks as the top exporter of branded Indian rice. Because it supplies seed to farmers and buys back the harvest, it knows the variety and volume in advance and can judge aging more easily. India's geographical indication (GI) for basmati covers only seven states including Punjab, and Pakistan has registered its own GI, so the two countries are contesting the rights. For shipments to Japan, the point to check is how fields are segregated to meet the positive list system for pesticide residues.

This article is based on what we could verify As of September 19, 2026 This page is based on the disclosures and news reports from each company that we were able to confirm as of that date. Amounts in the text follow the notation commonly used in India, with ₹1 crore = 10 million rupees, and yen figures are approximations calculated at a little over 1.7 yen to the rupee. Store counts, funding raised, and results at Indian companies change over short periods, so when making a business decision, please check the latest information in primary sources such as each company's own announcements.

KRBL is the company behind India Gate, a basmati rice brand. It covers everything from seed development to contract farming, milling, and export, and holds the top position in India's branded rice exports.

Company profile

Item	Details
Legal name	KRBL Limited
Headquarters	Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
Consolidated revenue	₹6,098 crore (FY2026 = fiscal year ending March 2026; about 106.1 billion yen). FY2025 was ₹5,594 crore
Main brands	India Gate, Doon, Nur Jahan, Unity, Bemisal
Production facilities	One of the largest rice mills in the country, in Punjab (as stated by the company)
Listing	Listed on the BSE and NSE

What it means to control the seed

The company starts from seed development and manages varieties through contract farming. It gives farmers the seed and buys the harvest. That way it knows in advance which varieties will be harvested and in what quantity that year.

Because aging changes basmati's aroma and how it cooks, how long you can hold inventory affects both quality and cash flow. A company that can see the whole chain from seed to stock can decide to sell when prices rise and hold when they fall.

Consolidated revenue for FY2026 (fiscal year ending March 2026) was ₹6,098 crore, up from ₹5,594 crore in FY2025. The company also says its contract farming network is one of the largest in the country.

Exports are the main battleground

"India Gate" is a well-known brand in Indian communities across the Middle East, Europe and North America, and the export ratio is high. Basmati's growing area is limited by geographical indication (GI): on the Indian side it covers seven states, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi. Pakistan has registered its own GI, and the two countries are contesting the rights. Because supply areas are limited, it is a product that commands a price in export markets.

At the same time, exports are subject to the importing country's rules. Pesticide residue standards differ by country, and meeting European standards requires control from the growing stage. Holding the seed and contract farming pays off here as well.

Points for Japanese companies

When sourcing basmati rice for Japan, the result changes depending on whether the counterpart can be asked to specify the aging period and the variety. Because KRBL manages the crop from the seed, it is easier to discuss a deal with tight specifications.

What you want to confirm is whether the company can supply from fields segregated to meet Japan's pesticide residue standards. Japan's positive list system is detailed, and the exporting side needs to separate compliant fields. It is faster to ask about this condition before volume and price.