In the Indian Aqua Culture and Seafood Export segment, BMR Group is a prominent leader. BMR Group is the brainchild of Dr. B. Masthan Rao. Having a keen interest in the world of aquaculture, and an inclination toward innovation, Dr. Rao set out as an entrepreneur in the 1990s with ‘seed culture’. Starting the BMR Group in 1991, he set out to revolutionize the industry by introducing reforms that promoted farmer welfare and sustainability of the marine environment.
Dr. Rao is notably called 'The Father Of Vannamei Farming in India' as he pioneered the introduction of a new species of shrimp, PenaeusL-Vannamie to the Indian Aquaculture Industry. The 6-year pilot project between 2003-2009 played a crucial role in defining the path of success for BMR Group. However, Dr. Rao succeeded in obtaining necessary governmental permissions and successfully established L-Vannamie Shrimp for commercial farming. By successfully obtaining positive results, the company was able to promote prosperity among the aqua farmers and stakeholders. The success of this project with the contributions of Dr. BMR, introduced rural aquaculture farmers to international markets, opening more revenues for the industry that led to a meteoric rise in Indian shrimp production and BMR to establish India as the second-largest exporter of Shrimp.
From being the first individual who introduced a new species to establishing India’s First Broodstock Multiplication Center, Dr. Rao’s
contributions to the Indian Aquaculture has changed the face of the Industry. Through the excellence of service and product, BMR Group became a trusted name and a worldwide sensation. “My goal was always to give back to farmers who have been the backbone of Indian Aquaculture Industry. BMR Group is vertically integrated company always aiming to provide end to end solutions to aquaculture farmers. We arecommitted to producing world class products at affordable prices. We are constantly evolving by updating ourselves, implementing the practice and continual improvement to ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Products. We duly respect our Social, Ethical, and Environmental Commitments while taking Indian Aquaculture Industry to greater Heights”, says Dr. Beeda Masthan Rao
Versatility of Undertakings
BMR Group offers an assorted range of products, mostly though for exporting, they have somecatering to the domestic market and some that serve both markets. BMR’s major product lines include Shrimp Feed, Shrimp Seed, Frozen Shrimp, Aqua Healthcare Products and Brood Stock multiplication. In addition, they also offer Frozen Raw Shrimp head-on &headless, PD Tail On/Off, Easy-Peel, Breaded Shrimp, Nobashi, and Butterfly Shrimp to name a few.
We aspire to be one of the great leaders in the aquaculture group driven by commitments to our core philosophies
Through strong partnerships with France and Mexico-based aquaculture companies like Blue Genetics and GroupoMahr, BMR Group is able to procure genetically bred high-quality Shrimp Brood Stock. Within India, BMR’s infrastructure consists a whopping 350 hectares shrimp farms along with 400 hectares of contract farming. The group also has 13 bio-secured hatcheries spread over Chennai to Odisha. These state-of-the-art facilities are capable of producing the highest quality pathogen-free Shrimp seeds. Having a lot of demand in the international market, BMR has partnered with some of the biggest Logistics companies including Maersk Line India, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Wan Hai Line India, and many more; to oversee exports.
A Recipe for Success
Having a global vision, BMR has focused its attention not only on its products but on the overall customer experience to assure 100 percent consumer satisfaction. By adopting a strong customer-centric approach BMR has been able to devise strategies that help them fulfill their short-term and long-term goals. Through careful deliberations on customer feedback, improvement of technology, and strict compliance with regulatory norms, BMR has developed a recipe for success. It is just a matter of waiting to watch how the company continues to set new benchmarks in the Aquaculture Industry.