Jain Irrigation Systems

Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (JISL), founded in Maharashtra in 1986, is a multinational conglomerate and the world's second-largest micro-irrigation company. Running 33 manufacturing sites across four continents and supplying more than 126 countries, it specializes in drip and sprinkler irrigation, PVC/PE pipes, tissue-culture plants, and solar-powered pumps. Its Jain Drip system works at low pressure, cutting water and labor costs while raising crop yields by as much as 30%. The company also makes agro-processed goods such as mango pulp and dehydrated onions, ranking as India's largest mango processor and the world's second-largest dehydrated-onion producer. Its food division, Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd., runs ISO 9001- and HACCP-certified facilities. Through innovations such as NutriCare for automated nutrient management and acquisitions including Cascade Specialties (2006) and Aquarius Brands (2007), JISL advances sustainable agriculture and serves more than 10 million farmers worldwide.