Our Leadership Team

Sri A. Indra Kumar started his journey by managing 100% EOU Srinivasa Cystine Pvt Ltd (SCPL), which was manufacturing L-Cystine amino acid from human hair since 1986 as General Manager. He became Managing Director at SCPL in the year 2002.

Presently, Sri A. Indra Kumar is the Chairman & Managing Director of Avanti Feeds Limited, a Company engaged in the business of Aquaculture, having operations in Shrimp-Feed Manufacturing, Hatcheries, Farms and Shrimp Processing Plants for the last 28 years. Avanti is the largest integrated aquaculture company in India. Avanti Feeds has adopted the latest technologies in feed manufacturing and continues to be the most favoured brand with over 50% market share in the Country.

Sri A. Indra Kumar’s strong leadership and vast experience are instrumental in the development of quality shrimp feed and the shrimp processing industry in India. He was instrumental in identifying that the sustainability of the shrimp industry is possible by educating the farmers on good practices in shrimp culture.

This was achieved by organising seminars and training for the farmers on a regular basis by experts not only from India but from abroad, such as Thailand, Vietnam and other Countries who follow better Shrimp culture practices and have advanced disease control and management techniques.

A number of shrimp testing laboratories are established in all the major areas of the aqua culture by Avanti Feeds Limited to help the farmers to test soil, water, seed and shrimp.

Under the leadership of Sri A. Indra Kumar, Avanti has developed markets for frozen shrimps and value-added shrimps in countries like the USA, Europe, Canada & Japan.

Sri Kumar’s vision helped the Company to provide end-to-end solutions for developing sustainable shrimp culture.

Bringing advancements with experience

Immediately upon taking charge, he introduced progressive strategies in technology, marketing and branding. Dr. Indra Kumar nurtured Avanti’s close relationship with global seafood experts, Thai Union. From 2008 to 2010, he aggressively campaigned with the government for the introduction of Vannamei species into India. All these efforts paved the way for the country’s earliest innovations in feed production, quality, traceability and value-added export products.

Ensuring the farmer-first approach

Dr. Indra Kumar has several years of experience in the shrimp culture and processing sectors. With special focus on farmers and products, he organises effective seminars and training workshops conducted by global aquafeed experts. He has also established a number of testing laboratories in major locations to help farmers test soil, water, seed and shrimp.

In recognition of his efforts

His expertise in the industry has also earned him several accolades, along with the trust of the farming community and people within the aquaculture industry. Courtesy of his contributions to the field, he has been recognised as one among the best CEO and most trusted CEOs in India. He has also been a recipient of the award for ‘Best Value creators in India’, on multiple occasions.

Commitment to the community

Besides being the driving force of Avanti Feeds Limited and Avanti Frozen Foods Private Ltd., Dr. Indra Kumar is actively associated with a number of programs within the community. As an integral part of Avanti Foundation, he is involved in the management of educational institutions, infrastructure development and other social activities like funding and management of old age homes and welfare schemes.

Dr. Indra Kumar is actively associated with the following institutions –

• Chairman – ABN PRR College, Kovvur, West Godavari District, established and managed by AVR Trust.
• Chairman – Dr. Sir C.R.Reddy Educational Institutions, Eluru, West Godavari District
• Director – Navabharat Ventures Limited, a NSE Listed Company as an Independent Director
• Managing Trustee – AVR Trust, Kovvur, West Godavari District
• Trustee – Sri Sowbhagya Durga Ashrama Society (old age home), Kannapuram, West Godavari District.
• President – Seafood Exporters Association, Andhra Pradesh region, India
• Director – Agriculture Skill Council of India
• Member – Vignana Jyothi Educational Institutions, Hyderabad
• Member – Siddartha Educational Institutions, Vijayawada

Today, Dr. Indra Kumar leads Avanti with sustainable, farmer-centric policies that focus on delivering high-quality shrimp products around the world.