Throttled by activists at home, Indian GM seed firms find great demand overseas

JK Organisation, founded over a hundred years ago is one of the leading private sector groups in India. Its member companies employing over 50,000 persons are engaged in the manufacture of a variety of products and in diverse fields of commerce both in india and abroad.

JK Agri Genetics Ltd.(JKAL), an erstwhile division of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., was established in 1989 with its headquarters at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh(India). The division is concentrating on research and development, production, processing and marketing of hybrid seeds of Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Maize, Cotton, Rice, Sunflower, Tomato, Okra and Hot Pepper.

Ever since inception the division has been driven by continuous innovation in every field of activity like Management, Research, Production, Processing, Quality and Marketing. This has resulted in the establishment of a strong trust and brand equity of JK seeds amongst the consumers, channel members, suppliers, government officials and others. The name JK seeds inspires prosperity to all its stakeholders. A Group of committed, highly qualified, experienced, top-ranking professionals in the seed industry operate this Division under the guidance and supervision of Top Core Management.