KS Oils Limited is an Indian fast-moving consumer goods company in the edible oil market.

K S Oils has near to 3000 employees spread over its 7 manufacturing plants, marketing offices and plantations in India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.

History

KS Oils was a privately held entity till 1990 when it became deemed public company. On 8 February 1993, the company became a public listed company. The main object of the company is manufacturing and dealing in oils, vegetable oils and fats, products of plantation, soaps and allied products.[2]

Brands

KS Oils owns some of the big brands in the mustard oil segments. Brands held by the company include:

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These brands have strong leadership position in their categories.[7]

Awards

  • One of the India's most Investor Friendly Companies - Rankings by Business Today[8]
  • Featured among ET500 for the year 2007, 2008 - Rankings by The Economic Times[8]
  • Fastest Growing Companies in India, 2007 - Ranking by Business Today, Rank 5.[8]
  • Solvent Extractors Association of India's Award for Highest processor of Rapeseed Oil Cake in India for the years 1994-1995, 1999-2000, 2004–2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007–2008.[8]
  • GLOBOIL India Awards - GLOBOIL Emerging Company of the year 2006 for KS Oils and Oilman of the year award for Mr. Rameshchand Garg.[8]

Controversy

KS Oils has defaulted on SBI loans worth Rs. 596 crores, and is second on SBI's loan write-off list.[9][10]

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