The public issue of equity shares of Ruchi Soya Industries Limited opens for subscription on March 24, 2022 and closes on March 28, 2022. It is expected to list on the stock exchanges on April 06, 2022. What does the company do? Why is the company going public? Who are its key competitors? Its key strengths, and lot more. Here’s everything that you want to know about the company to analyse the IPO.

Company Profile

Incorporated in 1986, Ruchi Soya Industries, a part of Patanjali Group, is one of the leading FMCG brands in the Indian edible oil sector. It is the largest manufacturer of soya foods with a presence across the entire value chain in upstream and downstream businesses with secured palm plantations.

The Company operates in different verticals such as Edible oil and by-products, Oleochemicals, Textured Soya Protein (TSP), Honey and Atta, Oil Palm Plantation, Biscuits, Cookies, and Rusks, Noodles and Breakfast cereals, Nutraceuticals and wellness, and Renewable energy wind power. Currently, it is leveraging its brand "Neutrela" with a range of premium products like "Neutrela High Protein Chakki Aata" and "Neutrela Honey".

The Company owns 22 manufacturing units with a total refining capacity of 11,000 tonnes per day, currently, 16 plants are operational (as of June 2021). It has a strong distribution network of 100 sale depots, 4,763 distributors, and 4,57,788 retail outlets.

Who are the Promoters of the Company?

Acharya Balkrishna, Ram Bharat, Snehlata Bharat, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, & more

Positives about the Company

• Strong promoter pedigree of Ramdev led Patanjali group, a leading FMCG and wellness-oriented brand
• Upstream and downstream integration and one of the key players in Oil Palm Plantation
• Pioneer and market leader in branded TSP space
• Its products enjoy strong brand recognition in the Indian market
• Strong, established, and extensive distribution network
• Foray into health and wellness space with launch of Nutraceuticals
• Presence across mass, value and premium segment
• Experienced leadership and management team

Who are its key competitors?

• ITC Limited
• Nestle India Limited
• Britannia Industries Limited
• Dabur Limited
• Marico Limited
• Godrej Agrovet Limited
• Zydus Wellness Limited

Why is the Company going public?

Given below are the objectives of the Company –

The Company proposes to utilise the Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue towards funding the following objects:

• Repayment and/or prepayment of the company's borrowings, in full or part.
• Funding working capital requirements
• General corporate purposes

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