Tropical Industries International
Expanding TGI’s vision in India
Within a decade, TII has evolved and gained prominence with major corporations as their primary B2B cashew supplier. TII has also diversified into Oilseed Derivatives, supplying nutritious additives to livestock feed across India. This growth has been made possible through the support of TGI Group as well as the efforts of TII’s Leadership Team. TII is also present in two additional verticals in India – Engineering Goods and Consumer Durables.
Our Journey
Investment by TII to buy the Neelkanth brand and its operations
2011
Set-up of an enhanced facility for production of hand made and die pressed sinks.
2012
Achieved Milestone: 1,000,000 sinks sold since inception
2015
Launch of a wide range of 10R handmade sinks
2016
Commenced processing of raw cashew nuts.
2019
Expansion with the addition of new processing capacity.
2020
Importation and distribution of animal feed under the ‘Gau Poshan’ brand name.
2021
Commissioning of state-of-the-art JV facility at Tamil Nadu, India
2023
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group is an international investment and holding company with diversified operations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and other emerging markets. TGI’s investments focus on driving inclusivity and value addition using locally-sourced raw materials, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a highly-skilled workforce to produce world class products that are consumed both locally and exported to global markets. Across markets, TGI Group owns over a hundred leading brands in Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Agricultural Inputs, Industrial Chemicals, Homecare Products and Pharmaceuticals.
Future Vision
TII is firmly committed to becoming the largest processor of cashew nuts in India. As the only Farm-to-Shelf processor in the nation, TII ensures that every cashew kernel processed in its facilities is tamper-proof, safe and hygienic, resulting in a superior experience for consumers.
The Indian edible nuts market was valued at $6.2B in 2021 and is expected to grow significantly at 6.3% CAGR until 2026. Edible nuts continue to become increasingly sought after by Indian consumers due to their nutritional benefits, higher levels of health consciousness and rising middle-class incomes.