Camson Bio Technologies
|| NAMASTE || India's first wholly integrated Agriculture Biotechnology Company, based at Bangalore, garden city of India. The Company has a strong presence in the Indian market and has unique research and intellectual proprietary which gives the Company an edge over others. Its proprietary technology platform consists of microorganism database, superior proprietary seeds germplasm, …
Profile
Camson Bio Technologies Limited is an India-based agricultural biotechnology company focused on “zero residue” agri-inputs, using microbes’ metabolites to control/inhibit pathogens (biopesticides/biocides) and improve soil/plant nutrition (biofertilizers), plus biotech/hybrid vegetable seeds. Core technology includes intragenics & metagenomics and microorganism/biocides, bio-fertilizers, and hybrid seed germplasm/screening platforms. Founded/commenced commercial production: 1993; HQ: Bangalore, Karnataka (registered/corporate office at C-7, 7th Floor, Golden Enclave, Old Airport Road, Bangalore). It is a listed public company on BSE (symbol CAMS.BO); it is under liquidation. Foreign investor: Bio Harvest Pte Ltd acquired 19.57% in the past; private equity: CLSA Capital Partners invested in May 2013. Revenue known: Rs. 10.35 Cr in FY2016-17; Rs. 8.18 Cr reported for FY2019 (ended Mar 31, 2019). Scale: previously reported ~300 employees (2011), and “over 6 lakh farmers” using its biocides with 8,000–9,000 touchpoints/distributors (2014). Latest 2025-2026: still on record as listed but under liquidation; last AGM/financial filings were in 2018 and FY2018 period. The latest provided sources do not show renewed operations in 2025-2026.
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- Camson Bio Technologies Limited - 2026 Insights
- CLSA Capital Partners Invests In Camson Bio Technologies | Mergr
- Camson Bio Technologies company profile — 2021-08-17
- Farming Without Ill Effects — 2011-09-28
- ‘Government not recognizing biopesticides’ — 2014-10-06
- Industry
- Crop protection, Fertilisers & plant nutrition, Seeds & genetics
- Topics
- Hybrid seeds & crop breeding, Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers, Biofertilizers & biostimulants, Biopesticides & biocontrol
- Role
- Producer — “…/biocides) and improve soil/plant nutrition (biofertilizers), plus biotech/hybrid vegetable seeds [1][2]. Core…”
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- 2018-06 Latest status: The company is currently under liquidation, a process that commenced following a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) initiated in 2018. ↗ ↗ ↗
- 2026-07-07 Bioherbicides Market to Reach USD 7.02 Bn by 2032 as Organic Food Demand Forces Weed Control Reset - Industry TodayCamson Bio Technologies is listed among the key players in the fragmented bioherbicides market, where biotech capability, farmer access, and regulatory execution drive competitive advantage.
- 2026-10-01 CFTRI, IPFT explore collaboration on bio-based technologies - The HinduThe article does not mention Camson Bio Technologies. It focuses on collaboration between CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru and IPFT (Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology) on biopesticides, biostimulants, and related bio-based agricultural inputs, highlighting AIR …
- 2026-09-12 15 startups, 4 student teams win prizes worth Rs 35 Cr at C-CAMP National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2026Camson Bio Technologies is not mentioned as a winner or participant in the NBEC 2026 results described; the recap highlights other startups (e.g., Quantum Biosciences, Lightprobe, Premas Lifesciences) and student teams receiving prizes, with investments by …
- 2026-05-07 Bioherbicides Market Size Surging at 14.8% CAGR | By Key Players:Camson Biotechnologies Ltd is listed among leading bioherbicides players in a highly competitive market, with emphasis on innovation, partnerships, and geographic expansion. The sector is driven by sustainability, IPM adoption, and ESG-focused investment, …
- 2026-09-30 Cibus and Crystal Crop partner to gene-edit India's mustard crop | The Biotech TimesThe article discusses a Cibus-Crystal Crop partnership to gene-edit mustards in India, highlighting regulatory alignment and Crystal Crop’s strong Indian distribution network. It does not mention Camson Bio Technologies, so there is no information about Camson …
- 2026-04-23 Global Biopesticides Market Set to Reach USD 24.7 BillionCamson Bio Technologies Limited is listed among the leading global biopesticide players in the market landscape, highlighting its role within a competitive ecosystem alongside major companies and its participation in the shift toward biological crop …
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