Headquarter In: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Founded in Year: 2010
Employees Headcount: 201-500
Despite the fact that the Indian economy is experiencing a slowdown as a result of the epidemic, demand for imported fresh fruit has remained constant and is rising. People are more health-conscious after the epidemic, with indications pointing to a large increase in fruit intake due to increased immunity. India is becoming a popular target market for fresh fruit producers all around the world. Buyers in India seek out dependable suppliers in key locations so that they can provide consumers with fresh fruit at any time of year.
IG International is one of India’s leading fresh fruit importers. It has built an effective supply chain for supplying high-quality fresh fruits to its vendors based on its 50+ years of expertise. It has a strong presence in 27 locations around the country, with 16 cold storages, 85 refrigerated vehicles, and over 50 product variations to select from. Consumers receive only the freshest fruits according to the company’s supply and delivery specialists. In addition to the cold storage, IG Logistics has a fleet of 70 vehicles, 50 of which are reefer trucks with trailers, which are used to transport items from ports to markets and patch any cold chain gaps.
IGIPL is associated with brilliant rainbow colours of fresh food that is fragrant and upbeat. With his vast expertise and insight, Mr. Gian Chand Arora, the company’s visionary and fiery father figure and founder, has created a strong basis in the worldwide fresh produce trade. Mr. Sanjay Arora, who is also the visionary behind expanding the IG network on a Pan India basis with his charisma and tenacity, is a Master of Sales. IG has expanded its clientele and customer base because of his People Skills and Relationship Management, has expanded its clientele and customer base under Mr. G.C.Arora’s hawkish guidance. With his inventive and modern approach, Tarun Arora, the younger scion of the Arora family, heads the youthful corporate team. Tarun Arora, the company’s corporate business chief, is driving it to new heights at the pace of a Ferrari by integrating, diversifying, and extending the company’s scales of business on a daily basis. The team says, “We all, at IGIPL, are dedicated to carrying out Tarun’s new mantra for healthy living for all, particularly, for the younger generation: FRUIT IS THE NEW JUNK.”
Offering Quality, Consistency and Commitment
IGIPL provides its clients and customers with the finest quality, freshly imported fruits. Its inventory includes more than 50 types of quality fruits from across the world, which it makes available to clients all year in India. It is also a forerunner in introducing novel fruit varieties to India. Genetics and cross-breeding are used to create these types. When such fruits become accessible on the worldwide market, in Europe, the United States, and other locations where they have been declared safe for human consumption, the firm takes them back to India for its Indian customers.
Quality at the best price is the promise of the IG brand. Since its start, IG has consistently delivered high-quality items to its consumers. That is something that its clients, customers, and consumers like. The largest problem in the imported fresh produce sector is preserving the freshness, appearance, and safety of items for human consumption. This is where IG outperforms the competition. The company maintains its products fresh until they reach the client thanks to large-scale investments in cold infrastructure, such as temperature-controlled warehouses and refrigerated vehicles.
Fruits such as blueberries, apples, dragon fruit, cherries, kiwi, and many more are imported by IGIPL from all over the world. IG International has continuously established the international standard for fresh product trading. The firm has never compromised on the quality of its goods while satisfying the need for fruit throughout the year.
The crew is proud of the fact that all of the items are freshly made, properly kept, and hygienically packaged before being sent to customers. The team states, “With the top fresh fruit importer by your side, you will never miss your daily dose of freshness.”
The Young Leader
Mr. Tarun Arora, the IG International Director of Finance and Operations, is the team’s youngest member. With his innovative and modern outlook, the younger section of the Arora family leads the young corporate team. An Indian business tycoon and Director of IG International Pvt. Ltd., he is guiding the company through diversification and growth to emerge as one of India’s leaders in the fresh fruit industry.
Tarun was groomed from a young age by his father, Mr. G.C Arora (Chairman, IG International Pvt. Ltd.). He has travelled all over the world and holds a diploma in private equity from Harvard Business School, a Financial Analysis of Business diploma from IIM Ahmedabad, and an MBA from the MIT School of Business in Pune.
With over a decade of expertise in the fresh produce sector, Tarun saw the importance of creating an end-to-end cold supply chain, so he founded IG Logistics, which consists of fifteen temperature-controlled warehouses with a total capacity of 40,000 pallets.
An Emblem of Trust
With its state-wide sales and distribution locations, IG International has built a strong supply chain of wholesalers, distributors, and warehouses that reaches deep into both the official and informal sectors, ensuring that its products are available across the country. It is a highly dependable brand because of the consistency in the availability of imported fruits.
IG is dedicated to social and environmental stewardship. IG International’s team is highly concerned about climate change and is trying to decrease environmental consequences, a concern shared by its customers. As customers’ expectations of firms change, IG International’s position on societal and environmental concerns receives positive feedback in purchasing choices, providing it a competitive advantage in the market.
IG International has built its business on relationships and will keep investing in them. The team states, “It is our good relationship with all our clients that draws them to us every time.”
A Productive Work Culture
Teamwork is the foundation of IG’s effective work culture. Employees are happier, more focused, and committed when they have a feeling of purpose that stems from a common vision of the firm, shared values and beliefs, and shared assumptions and workplace ethics. At IG, a good corporate culture and a customer-focused mentality start at the top and trickle down to all levels.
The company’s focus on becoming a socially responsible business connects strongly with employees at all levels and contributes to the creation of a wonderful place to work.
A Brand with Global Identity
IG International adjusts its sourcing, marketing, and supply of imported fruits in response to changing consumer demands, wants, desires, and buying behaviour. It’s currently available on e-commerce stores and platforms. But plainly, this is insufficient. The world is changing at a breakneck rate, and IG International’s executives want to be ahead of the pack. More and more technical advances are being made. Mr. Arora says, “AI and machine learning which we need to integrate into our operations to keep IG ahead in all respects.”
Mr. Arora believes that the world must address environmental problems, global warming, and carbon footprint reduction as soon as possible. IG is a socially and ecologically conscious company that is making strides in that area. For Net Zero Carbon Neutrality, the team is investing in technology, knowledge, and skills. They’re also increasing the company’s expenditures on renewable energy generation, which is required to run its operations, such as cold storage and fleet mobility. He says, “Our farming and orchards in India and in the Czech Republic adopt sustainable agricultural practises and technologies that reduce drainage on natural resources. We are constantly looking for ways to offset the impact of climate change.” He further adds, “But certainly, we need to do more and all our future business strategies will be guided and governed by sustainable policies and frameworks.”
The future aims and objectives of IG International are very apparent. The firm is concentrating on long-term sustainability. The teams are striving to become a high-performing ESG company and stewards of the environment. Mr. Arora asserts, “I would also love to see IG become a household name in India. A brand people talk about, people admire, and they feel proud to be associated with.”
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