Shrimp Feeds, Aquaculture Products
Shrimp Feed: Bay White, Ultra XL, Tigerbay XL, Magnum
Processed Shrimp: IQF, Block Frozen, Cooked
Seafood Processing Machinery: Prawn Feed, Shrimp, Crab & Fish Processing Machinery
Established in 1987 as part of the Karam Chand Thapar (KCT) Group, The Waterbase Limited is India’s pioneering integrated aquaculture company, headquartered in Chennai. With decades of expertise in aquafeed production and shrimp processing, the company has played a transformative role in shaping India's aquaculture landscape, contributing significantly to the country’s global seafood exports.
The Waterbase Limited operates as a vertically integrated aquaculture company with two primary business verticals:
Through its large-scale, automated feed manufacturing units and modern seafood processing facilities, Waterbase offers an end-to-end aquaculture solution that encompasses feed, farming support, and value-added shrimp exports.
Waterbase manufactures scientifically formulated shrimp feed under the following brands:
These formulations are tailored to support the specific growth stages of vannamei and monodon shrimp species. The feed is developed through in-house R&D and is produced at their ISO-certified facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Waterbase is also engaged in the processing and export of high-quality shrimp:
Shrimp is processed at the company’s EU and USFDA-approved processing facility, ensuring stringent food safety and traceability standards.
In addition to feed and processed seafood, Waterbase offers technical support, farming advisory, and seafood processing machinery including:
These services are part of their integrated farm-to-fork approach aimed at uplifting the Indian aquaculture ecosystem.
Waterbase is known for its scientific approach to aquafeed formulation, backed by advanced laboratories and decades of R&D. Their technical support network extends to farmers across India, helping to enhance productivity and sustainability at the farm level.
Key Differentiators:
The Waterbase Limited is a publicly listed company on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 523660). As per its FY 2022–23 annual report:
The company continues to invest in R&D, infrastructure, and automation to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Based on export intelligence from platforms like Volza and Zauba, Waterbase regularly ships processed shrimp to:
Export data reveals:
The company’s shrimp products meet international regulatory requirements including FDA, EU-RMP, and BRC certifications.
Waterbase serves multiple customer segments:
The company's strategic location near India's aquaculture heartland gives it logistical advantages in sourcing, processing, and shipping.
Waterbase has also established a network of channel partners and field offices across India for sales, support, and logistics coordination.
The Waterbase Limited holds several certifications:
Additionally, the company follows traceability protocols and antibiotic residue testing to meet strict export regulations.
"Waterbase feed has helped us achieve faster shrimp growth with better FCR. Their farm support team is very responsive and knowledgeable."
— Shrimp Farmer, Andhra Pradesh
"Their processed shrimp meets our stringent EU specs, and we value their traceability and quality assurance systems."
— European Importer, via industry trade feedback
As a pioneer in India’s aquaculture journey, The Waterbase Limited continues to innovate and expand with a focus on quality, farmer engagement, and sustainable seafood production for global markets.
