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Mahyco

Purpose: We create better lives for farmers through science. Our Values: • We put Farmers First • We take Ownership • We Respect People

active IndiaAsia Founded 1964 checked 2026-10-05

Profile

Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company) is an Indian seed producer founded in 1964 that specializes in the research, development, production, and marketing of hybrid and open-pollinated seeds for field and vegetable crops. Headquartered in Jalna, Maharashtra, the company is a pioneer in Indian agricultural biotechnology, notably commercializing the country’s first Bt cotton in 2002.

The company remains active as of September 2026. It operates as a private entity with over 1,200 employees and reported annual revenue exceeding ₹1,000 crore as of March 2025. Mahyco has raised $29 million in funding, including a 2019 investment from the International Finance Corporation to support international expansion through its subsidiary, Mahyco International. Recent developments include a licensing partnership with Paryan in India announced in October 2025.

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Industry
Seeds & genetics
Topics
Hybrid seeds & crop breeding, GM traits & gene editing
Role
Research / RTO — “…tory ( ) **R&D** - Mahyco Research Centre ( ) **Leadership (website)** - Dr. B.R. Barwale — Founder ( ) | Cont…”

Bio-solutions it supplies 1

What they offer

Products: BRINJAL HYBRID; MHBJ 110; MAHY 343; MAHY 205; Bouncer MRC 7391 Bg II; Teja Plus VICH 308 Bg II; Passion Plus MRC 7361 Bg II; BAAZIGAR C 9313 Bg II NM; MRC 7351 GOLD Bg II; Dhandev MRC 7373

Certifications: ISO 9001-2008; ISTA-accredited Laboratory

Sites 7

  • Dawalwadi, Jalna Seeds
  • Dhanora Plant
  • Kallakal Plant
  • Saha Plant
  • Ranebennur R&D Farm
  • Research facility, Mahyco Research Centre near Jalna
  • Dawalwadi Head Office

Production, R&D and other sites from the company's website and automated research; street addresses omitted.

Applications
Agriculture
Certifications (website)
ISO 9001-2008 · ISTA-accredited Laboratory
Products (website)
BRINJAL HYBRID — MAHY GREEN - Green Oval with visually appealing features including shape and a shiny green gloss, this is a high yielding variety with heat tolerance. · MHBJ 110 · MAHY 343 · MAHY 205 · Bouncer MRC 7391 Bg II · Teja Plus VICH 308 Bg II · Passion Plus MRC 7361 Bg II · BAAZIGAR C 9313 Bg II NM · MRC 7351 GOLD Bg II · Dhandev MRC 7373 · Bahubali MRC 7361 Bg II · Bahubali MRC 7376 Bg II
R&D facilities
Mahyco Research Centre

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    Recent news 5

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    • 2026-06-30 In Madhya Pradesh's Cotton Belt, an illegal seed spreads in plain sight groundreport.in
      Mahyco (Monsanto Biotech India) is central to the Bt cotton licensing debate: although it previously held key patent rights, a 2016 government action stripped MMB of those patent rights under the Essential Commodities Act, and the company has since reapplied for HT Bt cotton …
    • 2026-04-28 ICAR-CRIDA taps Mahyco for data-driven farming push - Agro Spectrum India agrospectrumindia.com
      Mahyco is partnering with ICAR-CRIDA to develop data-driven, multi-model yield predictions for wheat and rice in smallholder farming, using crop simulation and analytics to improve in-season forecasting and decision-making.
    • 2026-04-28 ICAR-CRIDA taps Mahyco for data-driven farming push agrospectrumindia.com
      Summary: The article reports that Mahyco is partnering with ICAR-CRIDA to develop data-driven, multi-model yield prediction for wheat and rice in smallholder farms, leveraging crop simulation and analytics to improve in-season forecasts and decision-making in collaboration with a …
    • 2026-04-08 Mahyco Private Limited Data Breach — NA Records | IndianBreaches — IndianBreaches indianbreaches.com
      Summary: The Mahyco Private Limited data breach suggests the company, a major Indian agricultural biotech firm, was targeted by a ransomware group (TheGentlemen) in April 2026, exposing sensitive internal data and prompting extortion. It highlights the rising cybersecurity risk …
    • 2025-08-11 Eyestem Research raises $10 million in Series B funding round marcamoney.com
      Summary: Mahyco is a co-lead investor in Eyestem Research’s $10 million Series B, signaling its active support for advanced ophthalmic cell therapies and reinforcing Mahyco’s role in backing innovative biotech startups.

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    • CIN: U74999MH1991PTC061969

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