Pollachi, India

India, the world’s largest coconut producer, generates over ₹30,000 crores annually from coconut-based products. Capitalizing on opportunities in India’s Food & Beverage and Agro-Processing sectors, Sakthi Coco Products (SCP) has emerged as an industry leader through innovation, an extensive product range, and a dedicated customer base.

Foundational Journey
Established in 1981 by industrial expert Mr. C.M. Kamaraj, SCP pioneered Tamil Nadu’s first mechanized coir fiber exports (Sakthi Coir Exports). Hailing from an agricultural family in Pollachi, Kamaraj leveraged his MBA and business acumen to revolutionize coconut processing. Early collaborations (1983) with biscuit manufacturers like Britannia established SCP’s reputation for premium desiccated coconut powder.

Innovation & Growth
In 2002, SCP transformed waste coir dust into high-value Coco Peat, a soil alternative for horticulture. Developed with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), this innovation positioned SCP as India’s first Coco Peat exporter to Europe and Australia.

In 2003, SCP became India’s first company to commercialize bottled tender coconut water. Overcoming initial technical challenges with support from the Coconut Development Board (CDB) and Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), SCP now produces 100,000 PET bottles/Tetra Packs daily of extended-shelf-life tender coconut water.
Accolades & Leadership
Mr. C.M. Kamaraj’s vision led to his 18-year appointment on Indian government Coconut/Twine Board committees. His accolades include:

Repeated “Best Exporter” awards from Twine Board & MSME Ministry
National recognition for marketing coconut shell ice cream cups during the Barcelona Olympics
Presidency of the All India Twine Manufacturers’ Association

Product Portfolio Evolution
Food & Beverages

Tender Coconut Water (200ml PET/Tetra): Natural electrolyte-rich beverage

Virgin Coconut Oil (500ml): Chemical-free, cold-pressed

Desiccated Coconut Powder (200g): Dehydrated baking ingredient

Coconut Sugar (1kg/400g/sachets): Low glycemic index

Coconut Milk Cream (400ml): Extracted from mature coconuts

Coconada Fruit Juices (250ml/320ml): With Nata de Coco (Flavors: Mango, Strawberry, Orange, Lychee, Mojito, Pineapple, Blueberry, Grape, Guava)

Coir & Specialty Products

Coco Peat
Coir Fiber
Coconut Shell Ice Cream Cups
Private-label manufacturing
Global Expansion & Infrastructure
With 35+ years of experience, SCP exports to 20+ countries. Its award-winning, automated Pollachi facility increased daily production capacity from 500kg (1980) to 10,000kg.

Written by Shubham Pancheshwar

Shubham Pancheshwar is a business journalist with a sharp eye on India’s startup ecosystem, economy, and market trends. With a background in finance and an instinct for decoding complex economic developments, he delivers insightful articles that empower readers to understand the evolving business world.