Is Cremica Agro Foods Limited the same as Cremica Food Industries?

No. Cremica Agro Foods Limited and Cremica Food Industries Limited are separate and distinct companies. Cremica Food Industries is the well-known brand associated with ketchup, sauces, condiments, and biscuits (founded by the Lamba family). Cremica Agro Foods Limited is a separate entity focused on edible oils and agri-food processing, incorporated in 1989 in Punjab.

What does Cremica Agro Foods Limited do?

Cremica Agro Foods Limited is an edible oils and food processing company based in Ludhiana, Punjab. The company processes oilseeds (mustard, soybean, sunflower, etc.) into edible oils and related agri-food products for household, food service, and institutional customers.

When was Cremica Agro Foods Limited incorporated?

The company was incorporated in 1989 in Punjab, as reflected in its CIN (L15146PB1989PLC009676).

Is Cremica Agro Foods Limited listed on a stock exchange?

No, the company is unlisted. Shares trade informally in the unlisted market at approximately ₹20 per share.

What edible oils does Cremica Agro Foods produce?

Based on its Punjab location and agri-food positioning, the company likely produces mustard oil (the dominant edible oil in North India), refined vegetable oil, and possibly soybean or sunflower oil. Mustard oil is a staple in Punjab and North India, and local producers benefit from proximity to the raw material supply chain.

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Investment Thesis

Cremica Agro Foods Limited is a 35-year-old Ludhiana-based edible oils and food processing company — distinct from the better-known Cremica Food Industries (sauces and condiments brand). It operates in India's essential but highly competitive edible oils sector with a regional presence in Punjab. The government's oilseed production push and food processing PLI support are constructive. However, commodity market exposure, import competition, and national brand dominance are significant challenges. The ₹20 share price and limited public disclosures warrant careful due diligence including audited financials and production capacity review before investment consideration.

Pros

Located in Ludhiana, Punjab — a major agri-processing hub with strong raw material supply chains for edible oils (mustard, soybean, sunflower)
Edible oils is a large and essential FMCG category with stable recurring demand from Indian households, food service, and industrial consumers
Over 35 years of operating history since 1989 demonstrates sector resilience and institutional knowledge
Punjab's agricultural surplus and proximity to key oilseed-producing belt (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan) provides competitive raw material sourcing advantage
India's edible oils per capita consumption is growing with rising incomes and urbanisation, expanding the addressable market

Cons

Edible oils is a commoditised, price-competitive segment with dominant national brands (Fortune, Saffola, Sundrop) having large marketing advantages
Note: Cremica Agro Foods is a separate entity from Cremica Food Industries — it does not share the brand equity or distribution of Cremica's famous sauces and condiments
Unlisted share price of ₹20 suggests limited investor interest or modest operational scale
Edible oils margins are under pressure from crude palm oil and other global commodity price volatility
India's edible oils sector is heavily import-dependent (60%+ of consumption is met by imports); global price shocks (Ukraine war, Indonesia palm oil policy) directly impact input costs

Business Segments

Edible Oils Processing

Crushing and refining of oilseeds (mustard, soybean, sunflower) into edible cooking oils sold to retail, wholesale, and institutional customers across North India

Agri-Food Products

Processing of agricultural produce into value-added food products including oil cakes, de-oiled meals (used as cattle feed), and other agri-food derivatives

Wholesale & Distribution

Wholesale distribution of edible oils and food products to retailers, kirana stores, and food service operators in Punjab and neighbouring states

Revenue Model

Cremica Agro Foods Limited generates revenue through the sale of processed edible oils and agri-food products to household consumers, wholesale distributors, and institutional buyers. Revenue is primarily driven by oilseed crushing volumes, refining output, product pricing (linked to global commodity prices), and distribution reach. Edible oils is a high-volume, thin-margin business where operational efficiency and scale are key profit drivers.

Detailed Analysis

Growth outlookExpansion plans, industry tailwinds & headwinds14

Growth Plans

Government's NMEO-OP scheme expanding domestic oilseed production and improving raw material availability for local processors

Growing demand for North India's preferred mustard oil as consumers shift toward regional and healthy oils

Food processing PLI scheme providing capital support for production scale-up

Organised food retail and modern trade providing distribution channel opportunities for regional brands

Recent Developments

India edible oils import dependency challenge

India's edible oils sector continues to grapple with high import dependency (60%+ of consumption), with prices volatile due to global palm oil supply disruptions and Indonesia's export policies. The government has been pushing for domestic oilseed production expansion through the National Mission on Edible Oils.

2024-02

National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilpalm (NMEO-OP)

The Indian government's National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilpalm (NMEO-OP) aims to expand domestic oilseed and edible oil production, reducing import dependency. This mission could benefit domestic edible oils processors by improving raw material availability and supporting import substitution.

2023-11

Food processing sector PLI scheme

India's PLI scheme for food processing encourages investment in food manufacturing and agri-processing. Companies in edible oils and food processing can benefit from capital subsidies and technology upgradation support.

Comparable Companies

CompanyTypeTickerMkt Cap

Adani Wilmar (Fortune)ListedAWL~20,000 Cr

Marico (Saffola)ListedMARICO~65,000 Cr

Agro Tech Foods (Sundrop)ListedATFL~2,500 Cr

Ruchi Soya (Patanjali Foods)ListedPATANJALI~40,000 Cr

Frequently Asked Questions

About Cremica Agro Foods

Cremica Agro Foods Limited is a Ludhiana, Punjab-based food company incorporated on 6 September 1989 (originally as Cremica Agro Foods Private Limited, converted to Public Limited on 15 January 1993). The company is engaged in the manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats, classified under NIC code for edible oil production. Its registered office is at 455, Sohan Palace, 2nd Floor, The Mall, Ludhiana, Punjab — a prominent commercial address in one of India's largest industrial cities. Cremica Agro Foods is part of the broader Cremica brand ecosystem. The Cremica brand is well-known in Punjab and northern India primarily for condiments, sauces, and food products, but Cremica Agro specifically focuses on the agro and oils processing segment. The company has a long history of over 35 years in food processing, tracing its roots to the entrepreneurial foundation of the Cremica Group. Directors include Samridhi Seth, Vishakha Rathour, Nem Chand Jain, Shantilal Sukalal Chaudhari, and Surendar Kumar Sood. The company's last filed revenue was under ₹1 crore (FY2021), suggesting that the primary Cremica operations may be concentrated in other group entities rather than this specific holding company. Punjab is one of India's most important food processing states, known for its wheat, rice, and dairy production. The edible oils and fats segment is a core part of India's food processing ecosystem. While Cremica Agro's current financial scale appears limited, the brand heritage and Punjab's agricultural strengths provide a solid foundation for operations. The Cremica Group overall commands strong brand recognition in the packaged foods segment across northern India.

Key Milestones

Incorporated in 1989 in Punjab as Cremica Agro Foods Limited (CIN: L15146PB1989PLC009676)

Common questions about unlisted shares

How do I buy Cremica Agro Foods unlisted shares here?
Raise an enquiry on any company with the quantity you want. Our desk sources the shares and comes back with a firm price and allocation. You accept the allocation, transfer the funds to the desk's published bank account, and once we verify payment the shares are transferred into your demat.
Who am I actually transacting with?
You transact with the desk, not with an anonymous counterparty. When you buy, you buy from the desk; when you sell, you sell to the desk. Shares always route through the desk's own demat account, so there's one accountable party for the whole trade.
How do I pay, and is there a payment gateway?

Risk factors & red flagsInvestment risks and items flagged from public filings10

Fraud / GovernanceLow

Edible oil prices are highly volatile, linked to global crude palm oil, soybean, and sunflower oil markets. Input cost spikes during global commodity events (Ukraine war, La Niña) are difficult to pass through fully to customers.

Source: Media Reports / Public Records

Fraud / GovernanceLow

India imports 60%+ of its edible oils, making domestic processors compete with cheap palm oil imports from Indonesia and Malaysia, which can undercut domestic oilseed-based oils on price.

Source: Media Reports / Public Records

Operational RiskLow

National edible oil brands (Fortune/Adani Wilmar, Saffola/Marico, Sundrop/Agro Tech Foods) have significant marketing, distribution, and consumer trust advantages over regional processors.

Source: AlphaHub Research

Regulatory / LegalLow

FSSAI food safety regulations, GST changes, and import duty policies on edible oils directly impact business economics and compliance requirements.

Source: Regulatory Filings

Fraud / GovernanceLow

Potential brand confusion with the more famous Cremica Food Industries (sauces, ketchup) could create both risks and unwarranted advantages in consumer perception.

Source: Media Reports / Public Records

Commodity Price Risk

Import Competition

India imports 60%+ of its edible oils, making domestic processors compete with cheap palm oil imports from Indonesia and Malaysia, which can undercut domestic oilseed-based oils on price.

Brand Competition

National edible oil brands (Fortune/Adani Wilmar, Saffola/Marico, Sundrop/Agro Tech Foods) have significant marketing, distribution, and consumer trust advantages over regional processors.

Regulatory

FSSAI food safety regulations, GST changes, and import duty policies on edible oils directly impact business economics and compliance requirements.

Confusion with Cremica Brand

Potential brand confusion with the more famous Cremica Food Industries (sauces, ketchup) could create both risks and unwarranted advantages in consumer perception.

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