### **Overview** Halder Venture Limited is a leading Indian agri-products company with a 100-year legacy dating back to 1924, when it began as B. C. Halder Rice and Oil Mill in Rampurhat. Over the decades, it has evolved from a traditional rice miller into a diversified, vertically integrated agro-processing and export enterprise. Headquartered in India, the company operates with a strong domestic footprint and a growing international presence, specializing in high-quality rice, edible oils, and value-added agricultural products. Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) since 2016, Halder Venture Limited leverages its heritage, innovation, and strategic infrastructure investments to serve both domestic and global markets. --- ### **Core Business Activities** - **Parboiled & White Rice Production and Export** - **Edible Oil Processing and Branding (Soyabean, Sunflower, Rice Bran, Mustard, Palmolein)** - **By-product Utilization (De-Oiled Rice Bran, Acid Oil, Lecithin)** - **Consumer Pack Manufacturing and Packaging Innovation** - **International Trade with Focus on Africa, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Europe** --- ### **Subsidiaries and Group Structure** Halder Venture Ltd. maintains a robust network of subsidiaries that support its vertical integration strategy: #### Primary Subsidiaries: - **Shri Jatadhari Rice Mill Private Limited** – Acquired in 1995, this facility significantly boosted production capacity. - **P. K. Agri Link Private Limited** – Established in 2008 for oil refining; expanded in 2011 with a solvent extraction plant (350 TPD). - **P. K. Cereals Private Limited** – Involved in rice processing and branding. - **Prakruti Commosale Private Limited** - **Intellect Buildcon Private Limited** - **JDM Commercial Private Limited** - **Reliable Advertising Private Limited** #### International Arm: - **Hal Exim Pte. Limited** – Flagship export entity based in Singapore, overseeing step-down subsidiaries and operations in: - Cameroon - Ghana - Benin - Ivory Coast (Abidjan) - Togo These offices enable direct market access and localized consumer engagement in key West African markets. #### Specialized Entities: - **Halder Greenfuel Industries Limited** – Engaged in by-product valorization and green energy initiatives. - **Odaana and Omaana Brands** – Consumer-focused edible oil brands targeting health-conscious segments. --- ### **Geographic Presence** - **Domestic Operational Offices:** Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Suri (Birbhum, West Bengal) - **International Offices:** Ghana, Bangladesh, Benin, Cameroon, Togo, Singapore, Russia (via trade partnerships) - **Export Markets:** Russia, West Africa (especially Benin, Ivory Coast), Nepal, China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia - **Import Sourcing Regions:** Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia (for edible oils and raw materials) --- ### **Product Portfolio** #### **Rice Products:** - Parboiled Rice (including puffed parboiled rice – 80 TPD plant) - Premium Varieties: Bhoj, Moti, Hira, Banskathi, 4094, Minikit, Sourav, Gourav, Dudheswar, Jeerakathi, Katarni, Tulai Panji - **Millette Brand:** Launched in Russia (2023), showcased at World Food Moscow; targets premium white and parboiled rice segment. #### **Edible Oils:** - **Branded Portfolio:** - **Odaana:** Soybean & Sunflower Oil (launched August 2024), Mustard Oil (2018, Kachchighani-based, traditional Bengali taste) - **Omaana:** Premium edible oil brand launched in 2023, focusing on health and purity - **Refined Oils Produced:** Soyabean, Sunflower, Palmolein, Rice Bran, Mustard - **Packaging Sizes:** 200 ml to 15 kg (bottles, pouches, tins, jars); tailored for both retail and bulk consumers #### **By-products & Co-products:** - De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) – 47,908 MT produced; used in animal feed (12% fiber variant for Bangladeshi buyers) - Rice Husk, Rice Husk Ash - Acid Oil – 50 TPD plant converts soapstock into saleable product - Lecithin – Co-product of oil refining --- ### **Manufacturing & Processing Infrastructure** #### **Rice Processing:** - **Total Parboiled Rice Capacity:** 320 TPD across three facilities - **Puffed Parboiled Rice Plant:** 80 TPD (catering to domestic markets in West Bengal, Bihar, UP, Delhi) - **Ahmadpur, Birbhum Expansion:** 200 MT/day added capacity (total now 600 MT/day), using advanced German and Japanese technology - **Hydrothermal Processing:** Enhances resistant starch (Type 3), improves gut health; rice is harder, less sticky, faster-cooking #### **Oil Processing:** - **Solvent Extraction Plant:** 350 TPD (P.K. Agri Link) - **Chemical Refinery:** 100 TPD for soyabean, sunflower, and rice bran oils - **New Haldia Refinery Acquisition (West Bengal):** - Adjacent to Haldia Port – enables direct unloading, reduces logistics costs - Increases total oil capacity to 600 MT/day - Enables processing of palmolein in addition to soyabean and sunflower oils - Supports distribution in Orissa, Chhattisgarh, South Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar --- ### **Innovation & Sustainability Initiatives** - **In-House Packaging Manufacturing:** - Tin-filling and bottle-blowing lines installed - In-house tin container plant reduces packaging cost by 20% - Plastic bottle production from pre-forms cuts bottle cost by over 25% - **Automated Packing Systems:** - 1 kg & 2 kg packs for consumer convenience - 25 kg & 50 kg bulk packs with conveyor loading – reduces manual labor by 50% - **Packaging Quality Control:** In-house testing lab for PP, BOPP, and jute bags to ensure durability during multi-leg transport - **R&D Focus:** Product quality improvement, new rice varieties, anti-counterfeiting packaging, EU/Africa-compliant standards - **Sustainability:** By-product utilization (soapstock → acid oil), energy-efficient processing, reduced waste --- ### **Market Expansion & Strategic Moves** #### **Global Reach:** - Established local offices in Benin, Togo, Ghana, Cameroon (FY 23–24) to strengthen market penetration - Millette brand launched in Russia (Oct 2023); expansion into major retail chains underway - Exports to West Africa, Russia (7,970 MT), Abidjan (5,885 MT), Nepal, China, Vietnam - Plans to enter additional Asian and African markets in FY 24–25 #### **Domestic Strategy:** - Transitioning from bulk sales (26 kg, 10 kg Bhojmoti brand) to consumer pack market in West Bengal - Developing a **new premium brand** for consumer-packaged parboiled rice - Expanding into modern trade channels #### **Branding & Events:** - **Humsathi Event:** Annual gathering for oil distributors and retailers to strengthen relationships - Participation in **World Food Moscow** – successful showcase of Millette brand --- ### **Production & Trade Performance** - **Parboiled Rice Produced (Period):** 39,102 MT - **Puffed Parboiled Rice:** 9,250 MT - **Refined Sunflower Oil:** 1,945 MT - **Refined Palmolein Oil:** 3,302 MT - **DORB Output:** 47,908 MT - **Imported Oil Sales (FY23–24):** ~20,000 MT – aiming to double in FY24–25