ESG Policy Responsible Sourcing
India Origins: West Bengal, North East, South of India, Maharashtra
Selected Origins . Specialist Quality . ESG Integrated

We do not trade everything.
We specialise.

BAGANS Agri-Based, under the umbrella and guidance of Zykaa Spices and Foods Pvt Ltd is transforming agribusiness by bridging premium regional harvests from South of India, Guntur Chilli and Salem Turmeric to Darjeeling Teas; Assam Teas and East of India, North East India, West Bengal, North Bengal produces and rice with discerning domestic and global buyers. Built around product knowledge, careful sourcing and buyer-led specifications, we connect selected Indian agricultural origins with domestic and international customers while supporting Adivasi community advancement.

Specialist Agri Sourcing BAGANS Agri Emblem
Specialist Processing Whole and processed options matched to buyer specifications
Direct Sourcing Selected farm clusters and responsible sourcing relationships with lab testing
Welfare Fund & Organic Commitment in supporting Adivasi welfare. Priority sourcing from Adivasi tribes for better quality and organic also outsourcing from non-adivasi for quality sourcing
Export Compliance Documentation and destination requirements addressed order-by-order
Why BAGANS

Knowledge Before Volume. Quality Before Variety.

BAGANS focuses on a selected portfolio rather than trying to sell everything. Customers can specify origin preference, grade, heat or colour profile, processing form, packing format, quantity and destination requirements for a tailored commercial response.

01 / SELECT

Specialist Portfolio

Focused on chilli, turmeric, Darjeeling and Assam tea, selected eastern rice and pulses, with attention to origin and lot quality.

02 / SPECIFY

Buyer-Led Quality

Tell us the grade, processing form, quality parameters, packing, quantity and destination you require. We source against the enquiry.

03 / VERIFY

Quality Documentation

Testing, inspection, phytosanitary and other documentation can be coordinated as applicable to the product, destination and agreed order terms.

04 / SUPPORT

Responsible Sourcing

Where suitable quality and commercial requirements are met, BAGANS seeks to include Adivasi farmers and community-linked suppliers in its sourcing network.

Product Excellence

Specialized Value Chains

Every product line is processed and packaged to meet strict destination market standards, pesticide residue limits (MRLs), and culinary profiles.

Guntur Chilli & Powder

Whole chilli and chilli powder from Guntur and selected eastern belts. Buyers may specify variety, stemless requirement, heat/pungency profile, colour, moisture, grinding and packing requirements.

Stemless Chilli ASTA Graded Custom SHU Blends Buyer-Specified Processing

Salem Turmeric & Curcumin Line

Whole turmeric and turmeric powder from Salem and selected eastern and North-Eastern origins. Enquiries may specify curcumin level, form, polish, mesh, moisture and packing requirements.

High Curcumin Salem Origin Volatile Oil Retention Pouches & Bulk

Darjeeling & Assam Teas

Selected Darjeeling and Assam teas for domestic and international enquiries. Buyers may state preferred flush, estate/origin, CTC or orthodox style, leaf grade, cup profile and packing format.

Single Estate Pyramid Bags Private Label Direct-to-Retail

Aged Eastern Rice & Specialty Staples

Selected rice from eastern and north east of India and pulses offered against buyer requirements. Please specify variety, grade, grain characteristics, broken percentage, whole/split form, polish preference, packing and quantity.

Selected Varieties Color Sorted Vacuum Sealed Buyer-Specified Packing
What Buyers Need to Know

Products Specified Around Your Requirement

Crop characteristics vary by season and lot. BAGANS therefore works from the buyer's required specification and confirms availability, quality, packing, documentation, commercial terms and delivery feasibility before an order is concluded.

Quality & Grade

Specify whole or powder, preferred origin, grade, colour, heat/pungency, curcumin, moisture, leaf grade, grain type or pulse grade as relevant. Lot-specific parameters are confirmed against enquiry.

Packing & Quantity

Bulk, institutional and retail-ready packing may be discussed depending on product and order size. State the required net weight, pack size, total quantity and preferred shipment format.

Domestic & Export Enquiries

Provide destination city/country, intended use, required certificates or testing, Incoterm preference and target delivery window. Export documentation is assessed for each destination and transaction.

Quality & Order Handling

Requirement-Led Quality Framework

A practical buyer-focused process from specification to dispatch, with testing and documentation arranged where applicable.

01

Specification

Establish exact technical parameters (ASTA, SHU, moisture content, pesticide limits) per client order.

02

Direct Sourcing

Identify suitable origin lots and suppliers against the agreed product specification and quantity.

03

Processing

Arrange cleaning, grading, grinding, sorting or other processing as applicable and agreed for the selected product.

04

Verification

Coordinate sampling, laboratory testing or independent inspection where required by the buyer, contract or destination.

05

Execution

Confirm packing, commercial documents, logistics and dispatch details in accordance with the concluded order.

Binding ESG Policy Directive
Creating Shared Value (CSV)

Adivasi Procurement & Welfare Commitment

Co-founder Ms. Joni Oraon's and her entire team backgrounds with the Oraon, Santal, Munda, Tamang, Kora, Bhutia, Bhumij, Gond, and Kisan Adivasi community of North Bengal and West Bengal anchors BAGANS' social mandate. Social impact is embedded directly into our commercial engine through two binding commitments:

  • Commercial Priority Procurement: Direct sourcing from Adivasi tribal farmers and SHGs whenever quality standards and commercial market rates are met but not necessarily all are to be procured from Adivasi tribes.
  • 2% Net Profit Allocation: Exactly 2% of total net profits generated by BAGANS is legally earmarked for the Adivasi Tribal Development Fund.

Fund Deployment Focus

Managed in consultation with tribal elders and local councils to build lasting capability:

Rural Primary Schooling
Clean Drinking Water
Healthcare Access
Organic Farming Training
Post-Harvest Tech
Global ESG Market Access
Leadership & Governance

Commercial Acumen Meets Regional Integrity

BAGANS synthesizes deep regional roots in Darjeeling, North Bengal with international legal and strategic expertise.

Co-Founder / Brainchild

Ms. Joni Oraon

Originating from the Oraon Adivasi community of North Bengal, Computer Science engineer; Completed her Agribusiness and Global Food Systems from Adelaide University, South Australia and a student of law. Ms. Joni Oraon brings valuable regional knowledge and a close familiarity with the area's people, agricultural traditions, and local context to BAGANS. Her perspective helps shape the organisation's understanding of agricultural products, their origins, and the communities connected to their cultivation and trade. She supports BAGANS' commitment to responsible sourcing, regional product knowledge, and building meaningful connections across agricultural value chains. With a strong appreciation for North Bengal's cultural and agricultural heritage, Ms. Oraon believes that agriculture can create opportunities beyond commerce by strengthening livelihoods, recognising indigenous knowledge, and promoting inclusive development. Her contribution reflects BAGANS' broader vision of connecting agricultural potential with responsible business practices and Adivasi welfare.

Co-Founder / Brainchild

Dr. Shrikant Hathi

Dr. Shrikant Hathi, India; UK Solicitor also AOR of the Supreme Court of India, a non-active contributor brings extensive legal and commercial experience to BAGANS, supporting its ambition to develop responsible and sustainable agricultural business opportunities. His professional expertise spans commercial law, international arbitration, maritime matters, infrastructure, and complex business transactions. This background offers a valuable perspective on the contractual, regulatory, and commercial considerations involved in agricultural sourcing, trade, and market development. At BAGANS, his contribution supports a disciplined approach to business relationships, commercial arrangements, risk awareness, and long-term organisational growth. He recognises the importance of connecting agricultural products with wider markets through reliable partnerships, transparent practices, and sound governance. His involvement aligns with BAGANS' broader vision of building an agricultural enterprise that values regional resources, strengthens market connections, and encourages sustainable economic opportunities for communities associated with agriculture.

Product Enquiry

Tell Us Exactly What You Need

Select one or more products, enter the required quality/specification and quantity, and add your contact and destination details. On submission, your email application will open with the complete enquiry addressed to enquiries@bagans.com.

SelectProductQuality / Specification RequiredQuantityUnit
Guntur Whole Chilli
Guntur Chilli Powder
Whole Turmeric - Salem / Selected Origin
Turmeric Powder
Darjeeling Tea
Assam Tea
Eastern India Rice
Pulses / Dals
North East of India Produce
West Bengal Produce
South of India Produce
Maharashtra Produce
Adivasi / Tribal-Origin Agricultural Produce
Nitu Oraon

Digravita, Tarbandha, Phansideva, Bagdogra, Darjeeling Region, West Bengal, India

Joni Oraon

8, Rajabahadur Mansion, 3rd Floor, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001, India

Joni Oraon

Central Bldg No. 1, 4th Floor, Bomanji Master Lane, Opp Kalbadevi Head Post Office, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400002, India

Dr. Shrikant Hathi

286, Sea Darshan (Sitaram Sadan Bldg), 42nd and 26th Floor, Shamaldas Gandhi Marg, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400002, India