Krishidhan Seeds

About Krishidhan Seeds

In 1996, in the city of Jalna, known as India's seed capital, the Karwa family—Sushil, Ashish, Subhash, and Vishnu Karwa—founded Krishidhan Seeds. Their goal was to build an integrated seed business focused on research, production, and marketing to support farmers. The company established itself by focusing on research and development, creating high-quality hybrid seeds for essential crops like cotton, cereals, pulses, and oilseeds. This research-based approach allowed them to develop seeds with desirable traits like antiviral and antibacterial properties, leading to better crop yields. Krishidhan became one of the first companies in India to receive a license to commercialize Bollgard cotton hybrids, a significant genetically modified crop technology. A major turning point for Krishidhan came between 2008 and 2010. The company secured two rounds of funding totaling $34.1 million, with a significant Series B investment of $29 million led by the US private equity firm Summit Partners. This investment was Summit Partners' first in India, signaling confidence in the country's agricultural sector. The capital was aimed at expanding research and development, acquiring new technologies, and growing internationally. Following the funding, the company was valued at $266 million. Today, Krishidhan continues to operate as a key player in the Indian agri-tech landscape, driven by its founding vision of leveraging technology for farmer prosperity.