Ankur Seeds Limited was established in 1976 at Nagpur, Maharashtra. It has launched its Research and Development activities in 1978 and received its recognition from DSIR, Government of India in 1992-93. The objective of the R & D unit was to produce quality, high yielding and economical hybrids and varieties for farmer’s need. The company bagged the national award for excellent R & D achievements in 1996.

Ankur Seeds is working on Cotton, Okra, Paddy, Chilli, Brinjal, Tomato, Oilseeds, Pulses, Sorghum, Maize and Leafy vegetables. Its products like Ankur 651 in Cotton, Ankur 40 in Okra, Sonam in Paddy, Ankur 27 in Sorghum, Chilli Ankur 228, Tomato 308, Brinjal Ajay and Kirti, Ridgegourd Latika and Rekha, Bittergourd Shreya and Karishma have created craze in the market and farmers demand them by name in the market.

It has been the earnest endeavour of the company to supply quality products to the users. Quality of seeds is ensured both at the genetic and physical level under the strict vigilance of the quality control department. State-of-the-art processing facilities ensure genuine planting material to the farmers.

Solid scientific foundation, competent production wing, and well-knit marketing network are the assets of the company and secret of its success.

Past three decades have seen rapid pace of scientific development in agriculture sector. Biotechnology has emerged as the most effective and significant tool in solving the problems in Agriculture.