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Since 1988

Our Growth Voyage

From a single rice factory in Chhattisgarh to a Three Star Export House shipping to the world's largest markets — every milestone tells our story.

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The First Factory

Balaji Rice Industries begins its journey with the establishment of its first rice factory — the foundation of everything that followed.

Foundation
1988
2003

Raw Rice Unit

Expanded operations with a dedicated raw rice unit, strengthening our milling capabilities and product range.

Expansion

10-Acre Plantation Drive

Undertook plantation across 10 acres — an early commitment to sustainability and paying back to society.

Sustainability
2004
2012

Processing Unit in a Record 9 Days

Commissioned a small rice processing unit — installed and running in just 9 days, a record turnaround.

Record Speed

First Exports to Senegal

Entered international markets with our first export shipment to Senegal — the start of our global story.

Going Global
2013
2014

2nd Processing Unit

Launched our second rice processing unit, scaling up capacity to cater to growing international demand.

Scale

Three Star Export House · ₹500 Cr+ Exports

Earned the Government of India's Three Star Export House recognition and crossed ₹500 crore+ in cumulative export value.

Landmark
★★★ Export House
2020–21

3rd Processing Unit

Commissioned our third processing unit, further expanding milling and processing capacity.

Growth

Registered for Export to China & USA

Secured GACC registration for China and registration for the USA — direct access to two of the world's largest rice markets.

New Markets
2022
2022

Solar Power Goes Live

Switched operations to solar energy — powering our mills with renewables and reducing dependence on the grid.

Green Energy

Moving Up the Value Chain

Commissioned a Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) plant, moving into nutrition-fortified rice for institutional and export demand.

Value Addition
2023
2024

From By-Product to Clean Fuel

Launched biomass pellet manufacturing — turning rice by-products into clean fuel and utilising every part of the grain.

Green Energy
★ ★ ★

And the voyage continues…

Nearly four decades of growth, powered by quality, sustainability, and the trust of buyers across Africa, China and Asia.

Our Story

Rooted in Chhattisgarh. Trusted Across the World.

At Balaji Rice Industries, our story is built on Farmers, and a deep commitment to Quality. As a trusted rice manufacturer and exporter, we combine over a century of agricultural heritage with modern processing standards to deliver premium rice to customers across India and more than 60 countries worldwide.

A Trusted Rice Manufacturer Since 1988

Balaji Rice Industries began in 1988, founded by three brothers with over a century of experience in agriculture. As a leading rice manufacturer in India, we built our mill on a simple belief: rice is a staple every household whose demand transcends income and geography, and it deserves to be produced with genuine care, consistency, and integrity. That founding principle still guides every decision we make today.

From Local Rice Mill to Global Rice Exporter

What started as a small, family-run rice mill has grown into a large-scale rice processing and export business. Since expanding into international markets in 2012, Balaji Rice Industries has become a trusted rice exporter, now serving customers in more than 60 countries worldwide. This growth reflects steady, ongoing investment in modern milling technology and infrastructure, paired with the traditional expertise passed down through generations of hands-on agricultural experience.

Premium Quality Rice, Every Batch

Quality is at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated in-house quality control team ensures every batch of rice meets strict standards for purity, hygiene, and consistency, from intake through final packaging. In global markets, the Balaji name is recognized as a mark of premium quality rice — a reputation earned through reliable sourcing, rigorous testing, and an unwavering commitment to product excellence at every stage of production.

Supporting Farmers Through Direct Sourcing

As a farmer-focused rice company, we source directly from local growers, cutting out unnecessary middlemen and ensuring farmers receive fair, timely value for their harvest. This direct sourcing model supports local agriculture, strengthens farmer income, and gives us reliable access to the best raw material for our premium rice products, creating a partnership that benefits both grower and customer alike.

Our Vision for the Future

Balaji Rice Industries remains committed to sustainable growth, continued global expansion, and ongoing innovation in rice processing. We continue to invest in meeting our energy needs through renewable sources. As we build toward becoming a truly global rice brand recognized in every major market, our focus stays the same as it was in 1988: premium quality rice, trusted relationships, and a lasting commitment to the farmers and customers who make our story possible.

Today, Balaji Rice operates a modern 2.50 lakh sq. ft. processing and warehousing facility in Kharora, partly powered by biomass energy from our own rice husk a closed-loop sustainability system that returns value to the same farmland our business depends on. Our APEDA 3-star rating and GACC registration for China position us to serve any import market in the world. Our clients include Global MNC and Importers from Africa, China, and Asia.

Our company motto ‘Empowering Lives through Nutritious Sustenance’ reflects what drives us. Rice is not just a commodity. It is a staple food for more than half the world’s population. Getting it right clean, safe, nutritious, reliably available is work worth doing well.

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Company Information

Products

Long Grain White, Parboiled, Swarna, Broken Parboiled (incl. China), FRK, Biomass Pellets

Company Motto

Empowering Lives through Nutritious Sustenance

Phone / WhatsApp

+91 99932 77747

Email

abhinav@balajirice.com info@balajirice.com

Website

www.balajirice.com

How We Started

Delivering Quality Rice Through Trust & Tradition

1988
2002
2008
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2015
2018
2021
2024
2026
Infrastructure

Built for Export Scale

Infrastructure Item
Detail
Location
P.O. Kharora, Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 493225, India
Off-site port infrastructure
Collaborative storage at key ports across India including Kakinada, Mundra, Nhava Sheva
Grain sorting
Optical colour sorter — automatic defect and discolouration removal
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