Kaveri Seeds Opens Biotech Research & Development Centre in Telangana

Kaveri Seeds, a BSE-listed seed producer inaugurated its biotechnology research and development (R&D) Centre at Pamulaparthy in Siddhipet district, Telangana.

According to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kaveri Seeds, G V Bhaskar Rao, the Centre for Applied Genomics & Seed Technology would facilitate 'smart breeding' to develop quality hybrids for all the crops.

Kaveri Seed's research & development activities are driven by dedicated researchers and scientists operating across its different R & D centres & breeding sites. It has a seed production program that involves 100,000 production cultivators on 65,000 acres of land spread in 12 agro-climatic zones to cater the needs of farmers. This laboratory would help the company further strengthen its leadership position & drive growth.

The firm has also registered a total income of Rs. 660 crore in the 1st quarter that ended on 30^th June 2019, as against Rs.599 crore in the same quarter last year (2018).

About Kaveri Seeds

The Kaveri saga started in 1976 with its founder GV Bhaskar Rao who was a science graduate with his spouse G Vanaja Devi as the co-founder setting up a small seed production facility in Gatla Narsingapur village of Andhra Pradesh. Continuing this entrepreneurial journey, the idea sprouted as Kaveri Seeds & the company was formally incorporated in 1986.

At present Kaveri is one of the fastest growing seed company in the country with a huge network of over 15,000 distributors as well as dealers across India. With more than 883 employees & a strong product line of hybrids, the firm is poised to go greater heights with its renewed focus on research and development & strong intent to invest in novelty by the management to deliver all brand promises.