Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company Limited
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Who is our prospective customer?
Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company Limited (SFPCL) is a farmer-owned organization that forms part of the wider Sahyadri Group, India’s largest integrated fruit and vegetable platform. Based in Nashik, SFPCL aggregates approximately 30,000 smallholder farmers and provides services across production, processing, and marketing. The Group is the leading exporter of grapes from India and a major tomato processor. Through its integrated model, Sahyadri Group supports farmers in improving productivity, accessing markets, and increasing income stability.
What is our funding objective?
FMO plans to provide financing of up to USD 15 million to expand Sahyadri’s Farmer Credit Program. The facility will be on-lent to active members of SFPCL to support crop production and other agricultural activities. The objective is to improve farmers' access to formal and affordable credit, thereby reducing their reliance on informal and expensive lending channels and supporting more productive farming operations.
Why do we want to fund this investment?
FMO has partnered with Sahyadri Group since 2019. It provides a structured platform through which farmers can access production inputs and market their produce, contributing to improved productivity and more stable incomes. Farmers benefit from economies of scale, technical support, and access to domestic and international markets. The financing will enable farmers to improve crop quality and strengthen their resilience within the Sahyadri system. It will also support the continued adoption of more sustainable agricultural practices, including adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). This investment qualifies for 78% of the FMO Green label and 100% of the FMO Reducing Inequalities label.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
This investment is categorized as a B+ environmental and social (E&S) investment due to its agro-industrial nature and potential impacts beyond the boundaries of the site, through its network of producers (farmers) and the use of proceeds by these farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). IFC PS 1-4 and PS-6 are triggered. Key risks relate to labor, health and safety, and prevention of pollution and biodiversity impacts. Sahyadri Group has various ESG-relevant certifications as it delivers to international off-takers and applies GAP. Since 2019, FMO has collaborated with Sahyadri Group to strengthen its E&S management systems at both the site and supply chain levels, and we will do the same when financing the Farmer Credit Program.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 11/13/2019 | EUR 5.00 MLN |
| 11/13/2019 | EUR 10.00 MLN |
- Website customer/investment
- https://www.sahyadrifpc.com/
- Region
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Sector
- Agribusiness, Food & Forestry
- Publication date
- 1/22/2026
- Deadline for feedback
- 3/23/2026
- Total FMO financing
- USD 15.00 MLN
- Funding
- MASSIF
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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+