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- Raj Oil Mills Limited is an India-based edible oil company that engages in the crushing, refining, processing, and packaging of edible oils and related products. The company operates a fully integrated manufacturing facility at Manor, Palghar, and focuses on end-to-end processes including oilseed crushing, refining, filtration, packaging, and storage to serve domestic and regional markets. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it maintains operations across central and western India, targeting institutional buyers, wholesale distributors, and retail customers with a diversified portfolio of branded and private-label edible oils.
Main products and services
- Edible oils: refined groundnut oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and other vegetable oils manufactured for consumer and food-service use; includes branded oils such as Raj Filter Groundnut Oil.
- Oilseed processing: crushing of edible oil seeds (capacity around 5,000 TPA) to produce crude oil and meal for sale or further processing; oil filtration and refining services to improve color, clarity, and stability.
- Packaging and distribution: bottling, packaging, labeling, and warehousing of finished edible oil products; distribution through wholesale, retail, and institutional channels.
- Value-added services: quality assurance, testing, and compliance with food safety standards; logistics and inventory management for timely delivery to customers.
Geographic and organizational context
- Geographic operations span major Indian states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, and Goa, with a manufacturing base in Mumbai and supply chains servicing regional markets within the country.
- The company operates as a standalone entity with potential supplier relationships to agricultural and seed markets, and maintains relationships with distributors, retailers, and food service customers in its target regions.
Latest major company changes
- Strategic product expansion: introduction of new branded oil products, notably Raj Filter Groundnut Oil, to broaden consumer reach and reinforce brand presence in key market areas.
- Financial and governance updates: ongoing efforts to address unsecured operational creditor payments and disclosures related to corporate governance, signaling a shift toward stronger financial transparency and creditor alignment in the last 1–2 years.
- Operating performance signals: recent quarterly results indicate revenue growth and improved profitability trends, reflecting operational efficiency and demand resilience in core edible oil markets.
Industry context and segments
- Industry: edible oils and oilseeds processing, refining, and packaging.
- Segments: branded consumer oils, bulk/refined oils for wholesalers, and private-label or contract manufacturing for regional retailers.
Founding and leadership context
- Founding year: 1956.
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Corporate structure: standalone publicly listed entity with listings on Indian exchanges; maintains governance and reporting aligned with Indian regulatory requirements.
Subsidiaries and parent relationships
- Operates as Raj Oil Mills Limited; no widely publicized parent company or subsidiary structure disclosed beyond standard corporate reporting for a listed company in the edible oils sector.