"Cultivating the next
steps for change"

We believe we are only as good as the change we cultivate. This inspires us to push the boundaries and challenge ourselves ‘To cultivate the next steps for change.’ Building upon a decade-plus of service, we aim to be the best at all we do. Our core belief: Happy Planet, Healthy People, fuels our commitment and defines each of our actions.

  1. Dr. M Ramasami launches Rasi Seeds

  2. Rasi Seeds launches a vegetable seed division, HyVeg

  3. HyVeg exports seeds internationally, Okra to Thailand
    R&D lab instituted in Kullu.

  4. Cell Biology lab set up at Kullu to assist Double Haploid (DH)

  5. ACSEN created after demerging from Rasi Seeds.

  6. Conferred the Agriculture Leadership Award 2019

  7. Best Seed Testing Laboratory 2020-21 by the Agricultural Today Group.
    NABL accreditation for Seed Quality Testing Lab.
    India’s Greatest Brands 2020-21 by AsiaOne Magazine.

  8. Won ABSA Agri Award 2021.
    Ranked #5 in South, South-East Asia Region by the Access to Seeds Index

Dr. M Ramasami launches Rasi Seeds

Rasi Seeds launches a vegetable seed division, HyVeg

HyVeg exports seeds internationally, Okra to Thailand
R&D lab instituted in Kullu.

Cell Biology lab set up at Kullu to assist Double Haploid (DH)

ACSEN created after demerging from Rasi Seeds.

Conferred the Agriculture Leadership Award 2019

Best Seed Testing Laboratory 2020-21 by the Agricultural Today Group.
NABL accreditation for Seed Quality Testing Lab.
India’s Greatest Brands 2020-21 by AsiaOne Magazine.

Won ABSA Agri Award 2021.
Ranked #5 in South, South-East Asia Region by the Access to Seeds Index

Key Dates

From our beginnings in 2009, innovation and initiative have been part of our story and continues to define our future. We are among the fastest growing seed companies in India and the world, and our journey underpins all that we do.

  • 1973
  • 2009
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2017
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021

  • " 1973 "

    Dr. M Ramasami launches Rasi Seeds with the vision to serve Indian farmers with highest quality seeds in the market.

  • " 2009 "

    Rasi Seeds launches a vegetable seed division, HyVeg, under the guidance of Dr. Arvind Kapur.

  • " 2011 "

    HyVeg enters the international market, exporting okra seeds to Thailand. R&D lab instituted in Kullu to develop cold crops.

  • " 2012 "

    Cell Biology lab set up at Kullu to assist Double Haploid (DH) in crops like cucumber, cabbage, cauliflower, and hot pepper.

  • " 2017 "

    HyVeg Pvt Ltd demerges from Rasi Seeds and is inducted into the ACSEN Group of Companies.

    With a new executive chairman, S. Senthilnathan, at the helm, expands its portfolio into row crops like pearl millet, mustard, maize, and paddy.

  • " 2019 "

    Conferred the Agriculture Leadership Award 2019 for driving growth and value-added transformation of India’s farming sector.

    Ranked #6 in South, South-East Asia Region by the Access to Seeds Index 2019 for performance in intellectual property, seed production and access to seeds for smallholder farmers.

  • " 2020 "

    Rated among the Best Companies To Work For in 2020 by Silicon India.

    Recognised as the Best Seed Testing Laboratory 2020-21 by the Agricultural Today Group.

    Received accreditation by NABL for Seed Quality Testing Lab.

    Named one of India’s Greatest Brands 2020-21 by AsiaOne Magazine.

  • " 2021 "

    Won the ABSA Agri Award 2021 as the Best Vegetable Seeds Company.

    Ranked #5 in South, South-East Asia Region by the Access to Seeds Index 2021 for active commitment to creating regional pest and disease-resistant seeds for local farmers and dedicated attention to women farmers.