Company profile

Aachi Group was found in the year 1995 by Mr. A.D.Padmasingh Isaac, a first generation
entrepreneur with BBA and hailing from Nazareth in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu.
Undoubtedly, Aachi has come to rule the kitchen today!
The Aachi Group comprises of the following companies.
Aachi Masala Foods Private Ltd
Aachi Spices & Foods Pvt Ltd
Aachi Special Foods Pvt Ltd
Aachi has become a household name because of its excellent quality products catering to the
common people. The product range is so wide that no household can afford to miss Aachi
products from its kitchen.
The success of Aachi can be attributed to the following: Excellent Quality products, Strong
resources & Marketing Network, Continuous market analysis and Survey of customer needs,
Standardization & upgradation of products as per international standards and Excellent Brand
Recall.
Aachi Group’s turnover has been increasing at CAGR of 30% over the last three years which is
higher than that of the national average of 15% for Food Processing Industries. AACHI’s
products reach the consumers through 4000 Agents and 12 Lakh Retailers. The product range is
classified to be 8 divisions for easy distribution. It is expected to strive the magical figure of
Rs.1200 Crores in turnover by March 2017!
“Aachi products are now available in USA, Canada, U.K, Belgium, Holland, France, Denmark,
Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa, D.R. Congo,
Kenya, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, United Arab
Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Korea and Japan.“

Founder
MR. A. D. PADMASINGH ISAAC
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, AACHI GROUP OF COMPANIES, CHENNAI
A range of blended masalas adding an extraordinary flavour and taste to a million tongues is
what the (AACHI) MASALA KING crowns every ‘Queen of the Kitchen’ with. Aachi has made
a revolution in round masalas into tasty food. Yes, Mr.Isaac has made the lives of women easy
in the kitchen and brought ripples of happiness and satisfaction to all in the family.

AWARDS CONFERRED ON Mr.A.D.PADMASINGH ISAAC

 Name of the Award / Award
S.No Constituted by Award Given For Year

1 National Award The Best Employer Award 2016

2 Most Influential Leader ERTC 2017

3 Asia’s Most Promising Brands World Consulting & Research 2017

Corporation

4 Centennial Legacy Award Lions Clubs 2017

5 International Achievers Fastest Growing Indian 2016

Conference Company Excellence Award

6 Confederation of Indian Industry CII – 5S Excellence Awards 2016

7 Export Excellence Award – FIEO Export Excellence Awards 2016

8 Fast 50 India’s Fastest Growing Brands 2016

9 WCRC Leaders Power Leaders 2016

10 The Brand Trust Report India’s Most Trusted Spice 2015

11 Mayan Awards (Vista India Helping hand to Humanity 2015

Communications)

12 Indian Institute of Materials Significant contribution to SCM 2015

Management field

13 Comniscient India’s Most Attractive Brand 2015

14 Corporation Bank Best Entrepreneur 2015

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S.No Constituted by Award Given For Year

15 WCRC Leaders’ Summit 2014 Asia’s Fast Growing Marketing 2014

Brands

16 ABK – AOTS DOSOKAI Sustenance Award 2014

17 Lions Club International World’s No.1 Masala Products 2014

18 TEA Award Best Spices “Aromatic Kings” 2013

Awards

19 ABK – AOTS DOSOKAI ABK – AOTS CDISSIA 5S 2012

Trophy and Certificate

20 Lions International Life Time Achievement Award 2012

21 FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council CSR Excellence Award 2012

22 MEGA TV Mega Women’s Award 2010

23 TIE Chennai Extreme Entrepreneur Award 2010

24 MEGA TV Trialblazers 2010

CERTIFICATIONS HELD BY AACHI GROUP OF COMPANIES

Mr.Isaac is committed to supply high quality food products to satisfy the expectations of millions
of customers globally through strict adherence to Food Safety Standards. Aachi products are
made under ISO and HACPT certification.
Most Aachi Products are packed at their own manufacturing units. To have control on Quality
and Food Safety Standards, Aachi relies on the CQAT. It is headed by a General Manager having
rich experience in Processing, Testing and Food Safety. CQAT has QA Analysis at each and
every manufacturing unit. CQAT Members are trained on HACCP. Consumer Affairs, Legal
Metrology, Packaging Technology, Six Sigma, 5S Tools, Global Food Safety Initiative
(Conducted by US AID) etc.
To comply with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS / ISO 22000:2005). All Incoming
Raw Materials and Packaging are tested for compliance to set specifications. All Product flows
are monitored on-line as part of Quality Assurance. Quality Analysts keep close vigil on Process
Flow for compliance to Standard Operating Procedures and Regulatory Issues.
CQAT monitors the on-going productions to fulfill the high quality expectations of Aachi.
CQAT recommends improvements in Process, Automation, Modernizing Present facilities and
implementing latest testing methodologies to check Food Adulterants, Quantity inherent
properties of Process Ingredients and Human Health Pathogens to the Top Management.
Vendor Audits are made to identify best suppliers of repute. Aachi CQAT bears the moral
responsibility in achieving the Vision and Quality Policy of Aachi. It strives hard to protect the
brand name ‘Aachi’ and secure its reputation.

AACHI’S VISION:
The future plans of Aachi Group are to contribute to the economic development of the country
by owning 1000 acres of land in a fertile village. Together with the Department of Horticulture,
Mr.Isaac is planning to bring about integrated farming in the selected village and take up the
cleaning and maintenance of water bodies like ponds that could act as sources of irrigation.
Creating awareness on and implementing drip irrigation as a water saving technique helps to
keep the farms fertile and also optimally use water sources. By establishing a factory there, the
input will be directly purchased from the farmers at a reasonable price, and provide ample job
opportunities for the localites. The effluents will be treated so that there will be no negative
impact on the environment. In the long run, this will lead to sustainable community development
with the guidance of the government.
Mr.Isaac sits as the following Boards/Committees:
1. Convenor, Agri Business & Food Processing Panel Committee, FICCI, Chennai.
2. Member, Academic Council Board, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship
and Management (NIFTEM), Haryana, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of
India.
3. Member, Academic Council Board, Indian Institute of Crop Processing Techonology (IICPT),
Tanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
Mr. Isaac’s vision is to make AACHI a common brand, Food related FMCG products in India
akin to WALMART in USA which outsources best products and markets them in its brand name.
Ultimately, the word AACHI, derived from the word ‘AATCHI’ in Tamil which means to rule,
AACHI will be the QUEEN OF ALL KITCHENS.

VISION
To manufacture and market food products on a sustainable basis catering to all segments of the
society at affordable prices and increase the intrinsic value for all stakeholders with the highest
Corporate Governance Standards.

MISSION
Aachi is dedicated to provide the customers with the finest, high-quality products, hygienically
prepared and competitively priced, living up to their expectations and suppliers for achieving
symbiotic relationship.

FACTORY
The manufacturing facility of Aachi is located at Keel Ayyanabakkam, 15 km from Chennai city.
It has a manufacturing capacity of 120 metric tonnes of spice powders and spice mixes per day.
The products manufactured at this factory, have an edge over any other, on account of the
following criteria.
Equipments with state-of-the-art technology
Hygienic work place
Highly Qualified Technical Staff
Relentless Product and Process improvement

R&D

A dedicated Research & Development Team is involved in developing new products as indicated
by the market demand patterns. A central lab is operates at Nazareth Foods Private Limited
which is well equipped to analyze all food samples. A team of experienced Food Technologists
are involved in New product development as well as in Product Improvement.
The R & D Team coordinates with manufacturing units in developing New products, Packaging
material, Food labelling, Product shelf life and suitability of new products for human
consumption.
The R & D Team is actively engaged at all times with government organizations like CFTRI
Mysore, Spice Board, DFRL, CIPET, IIP, BIS etc. for product development.

PROCESS
High Quality raw materials are sourced from all over the country through company approved
suppliers. For instance, chillies are sourced from Guntur, Turmeric from Erode, Coriander from
Rajasthan, Pepper and Cardammom from Munnar, Cumin and Mustard from Madhya pradesh
and so on.
The Quality Checked raw materials are taken to production floor for further processing. All the
spices are cleaned and roasted at high temperatures to enhance flavour and to ensure food safety.
Roasted spices are blended as per the standard formulation and then powdered and packed. The
quality personal ensure the process as per the standard operating procedures.
The spices and spice mix powders are packed in automatic packing machines as per the market
demand. Packs are ensured to be tamper proof and sturdy enough to retain the aroma and flavour
till consumption.
The dispatch is done with the company’s own trucks to ensure prompt supply to distribution
channels. The distribution is ably supported by an active sales team, which is monitored directly
by the Founder and Chairman. With an efficient distribution and marketing network across the
country, Aachi is able to satisfy the market demands quickly.
The entire process is governed by the Food Safety Management System with ISO 9001 : 2008
Certification.

QUALITY
Building on scientific know-how and experience, Aachi has strengthened its position as one of
the leading food processors in India and around the globe. Aachi Masala is committed to offer
safe products to customers and develop a motivated team with a deep concern for environment
and personal safety.
Some of the Best Quality practices at Aachi:
Adoption of Good Manufacturing Practices
Adherence to strict personal hygiene practices
Validated Cleaning and Disinfection procedures
Process Control systems through HACCP
Farm-to-plate tracking of food through traceability coding
Control of potent micro-organisms through pest proof manufacturing facilities

STAFFS
Aachi has provided employment to several hundreds of women and a significant number of
physically challenged persons. About 5000 families rely on AACHI and 20,000 individuals earn
their livelihood because of Aachi!
Aachi has undertaken Rural Rejuvenation Program jointly with Isha Foundation. Mr. Isaac also
has plans to start a Micro Finance Institution with the support of generous overseas lending
agencies. This is expected to meet the credit requirements of the wide network of Retail outlets
numbering over a million! There are also plans to set up Aachi Institute of Retail Management to
meet Aachi Group’s manpower requirement. An Aachi School of Business Management is also
being planned to develop eminent entrepreneurs.