Seed Industry Strategic Overview

K Industry Overview 9 Cotton Seed o High market penetration of hybrids o Growth a function of market share gains, High Density Planting and Mechanical Harvesting o Pricing subject to GOI's Price Control Order 。 KSCL is market leader o Company developed hybrids with only the pest control trait sourced under license Paddy ○ Paddy is the largest crop under cultivation in India and is the staple food for large population 。 Hybrid penetration at less than 10% o Farmers used saved seed; however branded and hybrids gaining increased acceptance o Market for both selection variety rice and hybrid rice growing rapidly Corn (Maize) o Maize is the most widely grown crop worldwide o India is the world's 6th largest producer and 5th largest consumer of maize o Maize acreage has grown in India over years as it is highly adaptable to different season, requires less water, easy to grow with good commodity price o Demand for Maize in India in expected to continue to grow due to demand from feed industry (accounting for ~50% of domestic maize demand) and export opportunity (seen a strong 24% CAGR in FY2005-14) Vegetables 。 Hybrid vegetable seed is one of the fastest-growing segments in India estimated to be around INR 2,000 crore o India is the second-largest producer of vegetables in the world, after China 。 Round the year crop, safeguarding from crop shift patterns

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