Overview

Founded: 1995
Founder: Mr A. D. Padmasingh Isaac, from Nazareth in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.

Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Business & Structure

Product Range:
They have a wide product line — including spice powders, blended masalas, ready-to-cook pastes, rice pastes, instant mixes, pickles, ghee, etc.

Scale:
Over 700 SKUs; more than 250 product varieties. Masala powders form a large share of the offerings.

Innovations & Quality

Cold Grinding Technology:
Aachi was among the first in Asia to use cold grinding for spice powders — this helps retain the aroma, flavour and essential qualities of spices.

Quality / Recognition:
They have won awards, e.g., “India’s No. 1 Most Trusted Brand 2015” by Trust Research Advisory.

Also recognised by KPMG as among Asia’s fastest-growing FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) brands around 2014.

Market & Distribution

Geographical Reach:
While deeply rooted in South India, Aachi has a presence across India and exports to over 65 countries.

Distribution Network:
Strong network of agents and retailers.

Mission & Vision

Vision: To manufacture and market food products sustainably, catering to all segments of society at affordable prices and maintaining high standards of corporate governance.

Mission: To provide high-quality, hygienically prepared products competitively priced, meeting customer expectations, and to maintain symbiotic relationships with suppliers.