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Rooted in Bihar, Ready for the World: The Global Vision of Kings Makhana

Updated on: 28 January,2026 01:16 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Kings Makhana is taking India’s superfood global, combining ethical sourcing, premium quality, and export-ready excellence.

Rooted in Bihar, Ready for the World: The Global Vision of Kings Makhana

Kings Makhana

Some brands are created to serve local markets. Others are built to represent a country on the global stage. Kings Makhana belongs to the latter.

A product from KMS Group of Companies, Founder & Managing Director Kavita M. Shaikh brings with her over two decades of experience in running a successful international logistics business. This strong export and supply-chain foundation has shaped Kings Makhana into a brand built for global markets from day one.

Kings Makhana has been developed with a clear and focused vision: to take India’s makhana-one of the world’s most powerful superfoods-to every corner of the globe. Positioned as a trusted Indian export partner, the brand caters to international buyers seeking consistent quality, ethical sourcing, and reliable long-term associations.


This is not just a premium makhana brand. It is a globally oriented offering built on India’s agricultural strength, export expertise, and respect for origin.

Where It All Began: A Mother’s Concern

The idea behind Kings Makhana was born from a personal experience. When Kavita was advised to include makhana in her young son’s daily diet to support his nutrition, it became a regular part of his tiffin. Soon, his friends began enjoying it too.

These everyday conversations revealed a powerful insight: the demand for makhana already existed, but organised access, trust, and visibility did not. What began as a household solution quietly evolved into the foundation of a purpose-led brand.

Seeing the Reality Behind the Product

To understand makhana beyond the plate, Kavita travelled to Bihar to witness its journey at the source. She saw farmers spending hours in deep ponds, extracting lotus seeds through physically demanding and risky labour-often without receiving fair compensation.

In that moment, makhana ceased to be just a product. It became emotion, sacrifice, and dignity.

Known among farmers as “Safed Gudiya” - The White Pearl, it became, for Kavita, a responsibility: to ensure the people behind India’s superfood were finally seen, respected, and empowered.

Starting Small, Setting the Standard

Kings Makhana began with a clear intent-not to simply enter the market, but to raise its standard. Kavita’s first step was a 50-kg order, focused on defining quality rather than testing demand.

Built on direct sourcing from farmers, the brand prioritises premium selection, fair value at the source, and zero compromise on excellence. By choosing only the largest, finest makhana and eliminating intermediaries, Kings Makhana was envisioned not as a commodity brand, but as a benchmark for quality-rooted in integrity, origin, and global ambition.

Export-First by Design

What sets Kings Makhana apart is its strong export foundation. Backed by the operational capabilities of KMS Group of Companies, a well-established international logistics enterprise, export readiness is central to the brand’s DNA.

From regulatory compliance and documentation to packaging standards and international distribution, Kings Makhana is structured to meet the demands of global markets. The brand works closely with importers, distributors, and wholesalers across countries, offering consistency, professionalism, and supply-chain reliability.

For international buyers looking for a trusted partner in India, Kings Makhana combines agricultural authenticity with export expertise.

Product Portfolio for Global Markets

Kings Makhana offers a focused portfolio tailored to international requirements:

Ready-to-Eat Flavoured Makhana – developed for modern consumers seeking healthy, convenient snack options

Raw Bulk Makhana – supplied to distributors, processors, food brands, and private-label businesses

Each product is carefully graded, processed, and packed to ensure consistent quality across shipments and markets.

For global buyers seeking a dependable Indian export partner, Kings Makhana offers trust, transparency, and a shared vision for long-term global growth.

Empowering Women, Honouring Farmers

At its core, Kings Makhana is a women-led brand built around respect for the hands that grow India’s food. Through direct relationships with farmers in Bihar, the brand ensures fair value, dignity, and long-term sustainability for those behind every harvest.

Each pack carries more than nutrition-it carries the stories of resilience, heritage, and pride of farming communities whose work finally finds the recognition it deserves.

More Than a Snack

Kings Makhana stands for more than healthy eating. It represents India’s agricultural heritage and the power of conscious choices. Built at the intersection of empathy and entrepreneurship, the brand carries a global vision deeply rooted in its origins.

From Bihar’s ponds to plates across the world, Kings Makhana remains committed to taking India’s makhana global-without ever losing its soul. It is India’s pride-popped to perfection

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