A century of basmati.
Four generations of obsession.
From a single village in Uttar Pradesh to 44+ countries across 7 continents — the story of how Shri Lal Mahal came to rule the world of premium basmati and non-basmati rice.
The legacy that began with one farmer's word.
The story of Shri Lal Mahal is the story of how, with the right blend of entrepreneurial instinct and honest hard work, a small Uttar Pradesh business house came to rule the world of basmati and non-basmati rice.
Founded in 1907 by the late Lala Mauji Ram — a humble farmer with an obsession for grain quality — Shri Lal Mahal grew from a single-village mill into one of India's most decorated rice exporters: 17 times the APEDA largest exporter, the first to ship 5,000 MT of basmati to Europe (1978), and the holder of an industry record of 16 international shipments in a single month.
Across four generations, one principle has never changed — quality is the only currency that compounds. Today, premium Shri Lal Mahal basmati sits on shelves in 44+ countries because the same word our founder gave his customers in 1907 still ships in every grain we send out today.
“Honest hard work, the right entrepreneurial instinct, and never a compromise on quality.”
A humble farmer from Uttar Pradesh whose obsession with grain quality became a four-generation pursuit.
Milestones across four generations
From a single farmer's word in 1907 to a benchmark for the world's premium basmati exporters today.
Founded in Uttar Pradesh
Late Lala Mauji Ram — a humble farmer with an obsession for grain quality — establishes Shri Lal Mahal in a single Uttar Pradesh village.
Quality reputation across India
Word of mouth carries Shri Lal Mahal's grain quality across pre-Independence northern India, building a reputation that compounds for generations.
5,000 MT to Europe — an industry first
The first Indian exporter to ship 5,000 metric tons of basmati rice to Europe in a single consignment — an industry-defining milestone.
16 shipments in a single month
An operational record set on the back of three modern facilities and four generations of milling discipline.
APEDA Largest Exporter Award
Honoured 17 times by APEDA (Ministry of Commerce) as India's largest basmati rice exporter — a benchmark no other house has touched.
44+ countries · 7 continents
Premium basmati on shelves from North America to the Middle East, Europe to Southeast Asia — and the same word of quality our founder gave in 1907.
Builtoverfour generations.
From a modest grain store in pre-independence Delhi to one of Asia’s most advanced rice milling operations — every number tells a story of patience, precision and trust.
Mission & Vision
The compass that has steered four generations — and the destination we're still building toward.
The finest basmati, anywhere.
To deliver the world's finest basmati — every grain, every batch, every market — with the same uncompromising standards that have defined four generations of our craft.
- Every grain, every batch, every market — the same uncompromising standard.
- Globally certified — ISO, USFDA, HACCP, FSSAI, KOSHER, BRC.
- On-time delivery built on four generations of milling discipline.
The most trusted name in premium rice.
To be the most trusted name in premium rice, globally — known not just for what we ship, but for how we farm, mill, age and stand behind every grain.
- The most trusted name in premium rice, globally.
- Known for how we farm, mill, age and stand behind every grain.
- Heritage at the centre — innovation in every link of the chain.
The four words we ship every grain by
Four principles, one century, every batch.
People
Our farmers, millers and craftsmen are the heart of every grain we deliver.
Excellence
Globally certified, daily verified — quality is the only standard we ship to.
Trust
A relationship since 1907 — with farmers, with families, with importers in 44+ countries.
Quality
Aged grains, world-class facilities, food-safety credentials accepted everywhere.
The real strength behind our excellence.
At every step in our journey, we have ensured state-of-the-art infrastructure that delivers our promise of the highest standards of quality — across three modern facilities and a combined 12 lakh MT annual capacity.
A perfect recipe for the perfect rice.
Serving you a spoonful of flavours — milled, polished and packed across three precision-engineered stages. Every grain that leaves a Shri Lal Mahal facility has earned its place.
Husk Aspiration
The husk is separated from the brown rice or unhusked paddy — the first cleansing step on the journey from field to plate.
Paddy Separation
The brown rice is precisely separated from any remaining unhusked paddy, ensuring uniformity in every batch.
Whitening
As the grains reach the final stage, the bran covering is removed — brown rice becomes the polished, premium white grain you know.
If the journey moved you, the facility will leave you speechless.
Walk our paddy yards, watch our optical sorters at work, taste rice straight off the grader. Visits are arranged at our Delhi · Haryana · Gujarat facilities — reach out and we'll confirm dates.