Enabling farmers
to increase productivity and prosperity

Overview

Nath Bio-Genes (I) Ltd. is the flagship company of Nath Group, which is a well diversified business conglomerate. For over forty years, Nath Bio-Genes has played a pivotal role in shaping Indian agriculture by developing and supplying quality BT, hybrid and varietal seeds to farmers at affordable prices. We are as old as the industry itself!

Some reputed cotton hybrids like Somnath, Jagannath which were introduced over two decades ago, still remain household names with farmers. Nath Bio-Genes has emerged as one of the most preferred seeds brands in India. In line with our commitment to providing farmers with world-class seeds, we also engage in extension work to help farmers leverage their relationship with us to the fullest; this includes a package of product awareness programs, crop demonstrations, knowledge transfer on agronomic inputs, fertigation practices and post-harvest management.

Nath Bio-Genes is amongst the most trusted seed companies in India because of our consistent efforts in research and development, heavy investments in biotechnology to improve seed quality coupled with stringent quality control standards. Moving on from tackling food security (lab to land), we are now focussing on nutritional security bringing healthier varieties from farms to your plates.

Our Story

The promoters of Nath Bio-Genes were farmers themselves led by progressive farming families. The plight of Indian farmers was visible closely, like the uncertainty of prices, weather, etc., something had to be done to improve productivity and the farmers’ earnings. With this insight, we recognised the magnifying effect of a good seed on the productivity and profitability for farmers.

Seeds are the beginning of the food supply cycle and we compared the seed production in India vis-à-vis the rest of the world. At this time, the seed business was at a very nascent stage in our country and the family of Kagliwals brought seeds as a company to India in 1964. After a few years, Nath Group was created in 1979 by Mr. Nandkishor Kagliwal who is the key promoter of Nath Bio-Genes (I) Ltd.

Our breeders and biotechnology experts started research programs in major field crops and select vegetable crops with the vision to create the best seeds for Indian farmers. Our first team of scientists included renowned personalities like Dr. Mazumdar who began the bajra breeding program and Dr. C T Patel who began the cotton breeding program. 

We thought of the concept of having a force of field representatives for educating farmers and hand-holding them for increasing yield, and today our Nath Farmer Advisors are trusted partners of the farmers in their growth journey. Our commitment to excellence has helped us become a market leader in several crops and geographies and preferred choice of farmers across India. 

 At Nath Bio-Genes it is indeed passion beyond business.

Our Vision

 To be a global, research-driven, vibrant and nurturing organization. To enrich the lives of farmers by delivering premium quality seeds.

Our Mission

  • To provide superior quality seeds using innovative technology
  • To empower farmers enhance agricultural productivity and profitability
  • To be the market leader in all domains we serve
  • To build mutual trust and a fruitful partnership with all stakeholders including farmers, growers, vendors, distributors, investors and employees
  • To create a vibrant, stimulating and encouraging work environment that motivates employees to surpass expectations as well as their potential

Strong Research and Development

Superior Quality Infrastructure

Excellent Range
of Products

Committed
Talent Pool

Milestones

Transforming with changing times

Our 40 years' journey is a defining story of growth, partnership, and innovations

1980

1980

Collaboration with DAHL Green USA for Sun Flower Seeds

1984

1984

Iconic Hurda Party started in Aurangabad and still continues to be a city attraction

1992

1992

Establishment of world class tissue culture facility in India

1994

1994

First ever Public Issue of a seed Enterprise in India.

1994

1994

Nath Sluis Ltd. a Joint venture with worlds largest vegetable seed company Royal Sluis.

1994

1994

Foray into Floriculture with large scale orchid cultivation

1995

1995

Commercial cultivation of Grapes and export to Europe

1996

1996

Cotton product Somnath at its peak

1996

1996

Amongst the first few companies in Asia Pacific to get ISO 9001

1996

1996

Rice breeding program launched at Hyderabad

1997

1997

Kashinath EK 301 and Nath Chari notified by Govt. of India

1997

1997

GMS cotton Jagannath launched

1997

1997

Mega Corporate farming project of cultivating Grapes and Mangoes in 2500 acres

2001

2001

Collaboration with Chinese Academy of Agri Sciences (CAAS)

2001

2001

Launch of Win-Chi-Win (WCW) and entry into PNS Business

2006

2006

The only alternative Bt. Cotton technology "Fusion Bt." released in India

2008

2008

Bt Cotton development programme launched in Philippines

2010

2010

R&D prgoram launched in major vegetable crops

2012

2012

International Business Development started

2012

2012

BG - II Cotton hybrid launched

2018

2018

Drought tolerant cotton hybrid launched

2018

2018

Exclusive international business vertical launched

2018

2018

Exclusive vertical for Plant Nutrition Supplements launched

2019

2019

Vegigrow - exclusive vegetable seed vertical launched