Invade Agro Group (IAG) is an Indian agricultural enterprise with operations in Maharashtra, India, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company trades in agricultural commodities.[1] including inputs and agrochemicals.[2] According to the company’s website, its global headquarters is in Kigali, Rwanda, and it has corporate offices in Mumbai, India, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company has 240+ employees that work in over 75 branch locations as well as business offices.[3]

Historical background

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Established in 1851 by Kamlesh Maganlal Chotalia in Gujarat, India, IAG has operations in 9 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. As of October 2024, the company had a presence in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. In West Africa, the company has offices in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, and Botswana. In the Asian subcontinent, the company has a presence in Maharashtra, India.[4]

Operations in India

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In Maharashtra, IAG is mainly engaged in precision agriculture and has a range of unspecified smart farming technologies. The company focuses on organic farming and deals in eco-friendly fertilizers and bio-inputs that are, according to the company, designed to reduce the environmental impact of chemical fertilizers.[5]

Expansion into Tanzania

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IAG expanded its operations to Tanzania,[6] establishing Invade Agro Limited in Dar es Salaam with branches in various parts of the country.[7] The Tanzanian branch focuses on the wholesale distribution of grocery and related products, including spices and seasonings.[8] Operating under the leadership of CEO Kamlesh M. Chotalia,[9] Invade Agro Limited continues the parent company's mission of enhancing agricultural productivity while prioritizing environmental health.

Corporate information

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Invade Agro Limited, the Tanzanian subsidiary, is located at Mbei, 16104, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.[10] The company is classified under grocery and related product merchant wholesalers, with a focus on spices and seasonings.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "INVADE AGRO LLP". IndiaFilings. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  2. ^ Pro, Trade Data. "Tanzania M S Invade Agro Ltd Company export History Records". Trade Data Pro. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  3. ^ "Home". IAG. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  4. ^ Kumar, Jitendra (2024-10-07). "Invade Agro Group: Pioneering Sustainable Farming Solutions in Maharashtra Since 1851 to Enhance Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Health". Xpert Times. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  5. ^ Kumar, Jitendra (2024-10-01). "Invade Agro Group: Transforming the Agricultural Landscape of Maharashtra with Innovative Technologies and Expertise Since Its Inception in 1851". Bombay Today. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  6. ^ "Employers in Tanzania - Invade Agro Ltd". www.greattanzaniajobs.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  7. ^ "Invade Agro Group - Tanzania National Commercial Directory". 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  8. ^ Gateway, Maritime (2022-01-12). "Seacoast Shipping to form joint venture with Invade Agro Group - Maritime Gateway". Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  9. ^ "Kamlesh M Chotalia". www.linkedin.com.
  10. ^ "Invade Agro Llp". www.thecompanycheck.com.
  11. ^ "INVADE AGRO LIMITED". www.dnb.com.