### **Overview** Axita Cotton Limited, incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a leading manufacturer, exporter, and trader of premium cotton products. The company is listed on both the **BSE Main Board** and **NSE**, reflecting its strong market presence and regulatory compliance. With a vertically integrated and diversified agri-business model, Axita Cotton operates across ginning, manufacturing, trading, and job work services in cotton and allied agri-commodities. --- ### **Core Business Segments** Axita Cotton operates across three primary verticals: 1. **Manufacturing** - Ginning and pressing of *Kapas* (seed cotton) to produce: - **Cotton bales** (conventional and organic) - **Cotton seeds** - **Cotton yarns** - Key cotton varieties: *Shankar-6*, *MCU-5/MECH*, *V-797*, *DCH-32*, and *J-34*. - Organic and in-conversion cotton aligned with global sustainability standards. 2. **Trading** - Active trading in *Kapas*, *cotton bales*, *yarns*, *cotton seeds*, and expanded into: - **Sesame seeds** (since 2025) - **Groundnut oil** - Domestic and international distribution through a robust network of traders, manufacturers, and merchant exporters. 3. **Job Work Services** - Offers ginning and pressing services on a contract basis under service code **J-34**. - Facilities located in **Kadi, Mehsana District, Gujarat**, strategically positioned near major cotton-growing regions in Saurashtra and Gujarat. --- ### **Facility & Capacity** - **Location:** Kadi, Gujarat (9,961 sq. meters) - **Processing Capacity:** 87,600 metric tons per annum (MTPA) of seed cotton - **Machinery:** 48 automated ginning and pressing machines - **Initial Setup:** Promoters began operations in 2007 via *Aditya Oil Industries*; expanded into cotton processing in 2011; full-scale ginning plant established in 2013. --- ### **Market Presence & Exports** - **Domestic Reach:** Operations across **8 Indian states**, with key markets in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. - **Export Markets (12 countries):** Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, and European nations. - **Export Challenges (FY24–25):** Geopolitical uncertainties impacted exports; however, the company maintained resilience through strong domestic demand and export diversification. - **New Export Milestones:** - Secured a **South Korean government tender worth Rs. 8.5 crores** for sesame seeds (March 2025). - Diversified export portfolio to include **sesame seeds and groundnut oil** (2025), enhancing agri-commodity footprint. --- ### **Sustainability & Certifications** Axita Cotton is a frontrunner in sustainable cotton production: - **Certifications:** - Global Organic Textile Standard (**GOTS**) - Organic Content Standard (**OCS**) - Better Cotton Initiative (**BCI**) member - **ISO 9001:2015** certified for quality management - **Sustainability Initiatives:** - Adoption of **organic farming practices** - Investment in **energy-efficient technologies** - Strategic shift toward organic cotton, anticipating **84% global demand growth by 2030** (Textile Exchange Report) --- ### **Leadership & Governance** - **Mr. Nitinbhai Patel** – Founder, Chairman & Managing Director Over a decade of experience in the cotton value chain; drives strategic vision and growth. - **Mr. Amitkumar Patel** – Promoter and core management figure with expertise in finance and commercial operations. - **Mr. Nilesh Kothari** – Director overseeing export operations and documentation, enhancing credibility in global markets. --- ### **Financial & Strategic Highlights** - **Debt-Free Balance Sheet:** Maintained for two consecutive years (since FY23), enabling financial agility. - **Retained Earnings (as of Mar 2025):** **Rs. 38.47 crores** allocated for international expansion and diversification. - **Growth Strategy:** - Expand **organic cotton** production and trading - Strengthen **export presence** in South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe - Leverage domestic demand driven by India’s growing middle class and preference for natural, sustainable textiles - Explore **hydroponics and aeroponics farming advisories** as part of agri-consulting initiatives (as of Sep 2023) --- ### **Customer Base** - **Domestic:** Traders, yarn manufacturers, and cotton processing mills - **International:** Large fashion houses and textile manufacturers producing jeans, T-shirts, and fabrics - **Trading Customers:** Act as wholesalers, distributing bales across India or to export channels - **Reputation:** Preferred supplier due to consistent **quality, timely delivery**, and adherence to international standards