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Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited

Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited is a research-driven Indian enzyme company and the largest Indian enzyme company, manufacturing 400+ proprietary products from over 65 indigenous enzymes and probiotics.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited (Advanced Enzymes) is a research-driven company with global leadership in the manufacturing of enzymes and probiotics. It is the largest Indian enzyme company, engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of 400+ proprietary products developed from over 65 indigenous enzymes and probiotics. The company provides eco-safe solutions to industries including human health care and nutrition, animal nutrition, baking, fruit & vegetable processing, brewing & malting, grain processing, protein modification, dairy processing, specialty applications, textile processing, leather processing, paper & pulp processing, biofuels, biomass processing and biocatalysis. It was incorporated in 1989, and its journey began in 1957 when founder Late L. C. Rathi pioneered the extraction of papain. The company has manufacturing facilities and R&D centers across India, the U.S. and Europe, and with three wholly owned subsidiaries, three joint ventures and five stepdown subsidiaries, it services 700 customers across 45 countries worldwide.

History

Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. was incorporated in 1989. Its journey began in 1957, when founder Late L. C. Rathi pioneered the extraction of papain, an enzyme complex derived from papaya fruit and widely used for pharmaceutical and medical purposes. He went on to set up India's first enzyme manufacturing plant in 1958. In 2010, Advanced Enzymes expanded its presence in the US with the takeover of Cal India Foods International (Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies) as a step down subsidiary. In 2012, it consolidated its presence in the US with the takeover of Advanced Supplementary Technologies Corporation as a step down subsidiary, received its first US patent, and inaugurated Phase II of its fermentation facility at Pitampur SEZ near Indore. In 2014, it received the Bio-Excellence award for being the Best Industrial Biotech Company at Bangalore India Bio 2014. In 2016, it conducted an IPO and listed itself on the Indian Stock Exchanges, and acquired a majority stake in JC Biotech. In 2017, it acquired 100% stake in German-based company evoxx technologies GmbH. In 2021, it acquired 100% stake in SciTech Specialties Private Limited.

Products and positioning

Research-driven company with global leadership in the manufacturing of enzymes and probiotics; largest Indian enzyme company.

  • Enzymes for human nutrition

    Used by customers globally as active ingredients in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.

  • Enzymes for food processing

    Play an essential role in bringing more nutrition and appeal to food & beverages products.

  • Enzymes for animal nutrition

    Added to feed to enhance digestibility of feed components.

  • Enzymes for non-food processing

    Eco-safe solutions for industries such as textiles, leather, detergent, paper & pulp.

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