A century of grain, in five figures.
The grain we put our name on.
Empire is milled from 1121 paddy — the variety prized for the longest cooked grain in the world. Every batch is aged for more than two years and exclusively treated and processed, so each kernel cooks up separate, slender and aromatic. It’s the rice that earned the line on every pack: World’s Most Premium Basmati Rice.
- Extra-Long Grain1121 basmati — exceptional elongation on cooking.
- Aged More Than Two YearsMatured for fluffier, non-sticky texture and deeper aroma.
- Exclusively Treated & ProcessedCleaned, graded and polished in our own USFDA-audited mills.
- Minimal Sugar & FatA naturally light, low-GI staple for everyday meals.
Adding a legacy of flavours to every meal.
From a Friday biryani in Riyadh to a weeknight pulao in New Jersey, Empire is the grain that holds the dish together — long, fragrant and never clumped. Excellence, in every plate.
Fromasinglegraintoyourkitchen
Every grain of Shri Lal Mahal basmati passes through four obsessions — held to the same standards we set in 1907.
Itbeginsinthefield —withtherightgrainandtherighthands.
The journey of every Shri Lal Mahal grain begins in the foothills of the Himalayas and the alluvial plains of north India — soil and climate that have nurtured basmati for centuries. Our agronomists work hand-in-hand with farming families through every stage of growth.
Four obsessions, one harvest.
Heritage Grain Selection
Only the longest-grained, highest-aromatic basmati from India's traditional growing belt.
Farmer Partnership
Multi-generational relationships with farming families across Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand.
Sustainable Practices
Water-wise irrigation, responsible crop rotation, and reduced-input cultivation on partner farms.
Quality at Source
Every batch sampled and graded at procurement — long before it ever reaches our mills.
The hands behind every grain
Quiet stories from the farming families that make every Shri Lal Mahal harvest possible.
"Our family has been growing basmati for SLM for three generations — they're family at this point."
"The advisory team treats every harvest like it's their own. Quality before quantity, always."
"Fair price, on time payments — that's why I'll keep growing for Shri Lal Mahal till my last harvest."
Modernmilling,century-oldcraft.
Three modern facilities. One uncompromising standard — crafted daily, from paddy yard to packaged grain.
Wheremodernequipmentmeetsmastermillers.
Across three state-of-the-art facilities in Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat, we mill 3,000 metric tonnes of basmati every day — combining the precision of modern equipment with the judgment of master millers who've been with us for decades.
Strategic port-side positioning lets us turn an order around in days, not weeks — a logistical edge we set a record with: 17 international shipments dispatched in a single month.
From master hands to packaged grain.
Master Hands
The judgment of master millers who've been with us for decades — every grade reviewed by hand.
Modern Equipment
Optical sorting + multi-stage cleaning + dehusking under temperature-controlled conditions.
Export Ready
Custom packaging from 1 kg retail to 25 kg bulk — port-side dispatch in days, not weeks.
"Good basmati is not made in the mill — it's revealed there. What we do is listen to the grain."
Four steps from paddy to perfect grain.
Pre-clean
De-stoning, sieving and rinsing to remove every imperfect grain before milling.
Age
Up to 24 months of controlled ageing — the secret behind basmati's signature aroma.
Dehusk & Polish
Modern hullers gently separate the husk while preserving full grain length.
Final Grade
Optical sorters + manual checks ensure only the finest grains carry the SLM name.
Numberstellastory.Afacilitytourwritesthenextchapter.
Walk our paddy yards, watch optical sorters at work, taste rice fresh off the grader. Visits welcome at our Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat sites.
Wheretimeandcraftmeetcertification.
Basmati is the only rice that gets better with age. We hold our grain in temperature-controlled silos for up to two years before it ever reaches a mill — because real aroma cannot be hurried.
Every batch is sorted, dehusked and graded under nine independent compliance standards — so the buyer in Dubai gets exactly the same grain as the buyer in Düsseldorf.
Four checkpoints. Zero compromises.
Cleaning
De-stoning, sorting and rinsing to remove every imperfect grain before milling.
Ageing
Up to 24 months of controlled ageing — the secret behind basmati's unmistakable aroma.
Dehusking
Modern hullers gently separate the husk while preserving full grain length.
Grading
Optical sorters + manual inspection ensure only the finest grains carry the SLM name.
"Shri Lal Mahal's traceability binder is the cleanest I've seen in a decade of South-Asia audits."
The same grain. The same standard. Everywhere.
Packed with pride.
Shipped with promise.
Each finished grain is sealed in food-grade packaging tailored to its destination — retail-ready pouches for North American aisles, bulk jute bags for Middle Eastern wholesale, custom private-label SKUs for global brands. Aroma intact, from our floor to your shelf.
Fifteen sister labels for every market and price tier.
A humble farmer’s foundation stone.
Late Lala Mauji Ram, a farmer from Uttar Pradesh, lays the foundation stone of what would grow into one of India's biggest rice houses.
Shri Lal Mahal becomes the first Indian company to export 5,000 MT of basmati rice to Europe — and once loaded 16 shipments in a single month.
Four owned facilities mill 3,000 MT a day. Empire and fifteen sister labels reach more than 44 countries on seven continents.
Awards &
Achievements
17 times winner of the largest exporter award from the APEDA Ministry of Commerce.
The first exporter to have exported 5000 MT of Basmati Rice from India to Europe, way back in 1978.
Record for loading 17 shiploads at a single point in one month.
Our Focus
Two ways to bring premium Shri Lal Mahal quality to your shelf — under our own heritage brand, or under yours.
Brand
Over the years, our aged basmati rice has become a part of almost every Indian kitchen. Each grain of rice takes you through a journey of delectable and savoury flavours. Owing to the host of health benefits it adds to the meal, health enthusiasts also favour our brand of Basmati rice.
Biggest Rice Exporter in India
A century of expertise, world-class certifications and uncompromising quality — the reasons importers, retailers and chefs across 44+ countries choose Shri Lal Mahal.
100+ Years
A century of experience in the rice industry.
On-Time Delivery
Committed to superior quality & on-time delivery.
Exceptional Standards
Adherence to exceptional quality standards.
Leading Exporter
India's leader for basmati, non-basmati & pesticide-free rice at competitive prices.
Consistent Supply
Reliable & consistent quality supply worldwide.
Globally Certified
ISO, USFDA, HACCP, FSSAI & KOSHER certified.
From bustling souks in the Middle East to fine-dining kitchens in Europe — Shri Lal Mahal's basmati graces tables across the globe.
Our Clients
From neighbourhood grocers to global retail giants — premium basmati on shelves in 44+ countries.
Patel Brothers
Walmart
Amazon
Othaim Markets
LOTS Wholesale Solutions
RM (Reliance Market)
Parliament of India
Answers, before you ask.
Everything you wanted to know about premium basmati and India's rice industry.
Shri Lal Mahal Group is among India's largest exporters of basmati rice, with a heritage dating back to 1907. We've been awarded the largest exporter award by APEDA (Ministry of Commerce) 17 times — a benchmark in the Indian rice export industry — and supply premium basmati to 44+ countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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