SAHYADRI FARMS POST HARVEST CARE LI
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Who is our customer
Sahyadri Farms Post Harvest Care Limited (“SFPHCL”) procures, processes and markets fruits & vegetables for the export and domestic markets. The Company is based in Nashik, India. It is a majority-owned subsidiary of Sahyadri Farmer Producer Co. Ltd., a farmer owned Farmer Producer Organization (“FPO”). SFPHCL sources produce from >15k mostly small and medium-sized farmers, who are further supported by the FPO through a farmer facilitation program. SFPHCL is currently the largest grapes exporter and tomato processor in India.
What is our funding objective?
FMO has invested INR 1bn in SFPHCL as part of a consortium of investors led by Incofin. The objective of the funding is to finance (1) capacity expansion in the Nashik processing plant, (2) a biomass plant, (3) additional collection centres and packhouses, and (4) the growth of the Company’s domestic supply chain.
Why do we fund this investment?
SFPHCL and its holding are effective platforms for the provision of farm production inputs and marketing of outputs, which can significantly enhance farm productivity and increase farm income, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty. Farmers benefit from economies of scale, technology driven enhancements, and access to global and domestic markets. The financing round is expected to increase the number of farmers supplying to and benefiting from the Sahyadri ecosystem.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
This investment considers an E&S risk and impact category B+ due to its agro-industrial nature and potential impacts beyond the boundaries of the site, through its network of producers (farmers). IFC PS 1-4 and PS-6 are triggered. Key risks relate to labour, health and safety, and prevention of pollution and biodiversity impacts. The Company has various ESG-relevant certifications as it delivers to international offtakers, and applies good agricultural practices (GAP). FMO will support further strengthening of the E&S performances at both the site and supply chain levels.
- Region
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Sector
- Agribusiness, Food & Water
- Publication date
- 6/9/2022
- Effective date
- 8/18/2022
- Total FMO financing
- INR 1000.00 MLN
- Funding
- FMO NV
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - B+