About Us

An Institutional Hallmark for almost a decade

We, at Dhancot, are exporters and importers of cotton bales based in Kolkata, India. Our exports commenced in the year 2000 when the Govt. of India allowed private companies to export cotton from the country. Our main markets include Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Indonesia and Vietnam. With the help of our pan India connect of cotton suppliers as well as the timely shipment of quality cotton, we have successfully created a niche in the international markets. Guided by a clear set of values and built on a strong foundation of quality and commitment, Dhancot strives to continue its operations in its existing markets as well as expand to newer ones.

OUR VISION

To be a leading quality and commitment driven global cotton supplier. We also look forward to increasing our product horizon by foraying into yarn trading and exports as well.

OUR MISSION

Venturing into newer markets and untapped clientele and keep our existing suppliers and buyers intact without compromising on quality and shipment commitments.
  • From farm till fabric.
  • Serving through four generations.
  • Cotton bales loading by our personnel only.
  • Cotton Selection first by experienced
    classers by hand, then by HVI machine
    test ensuring quality.

OUR USP

  • Can supply BCI, Organic cotton.
  • Very wide network spread throughout India.
  • Good credit ratings by Rating Agency CRISIL.
  • Among handful of cotton exporters in India having their own HVI Cotton test lab.  

OUR TIMELINE

1947
Pre-Independent (1947) India

Mr. Hanuman Prasadji Dhandhania started a
small business of cotton waste at Bandhaghat,
a suburb near Kolkata.

1950
1950’s

His sons Mr. Banarsilal & Mr. Madanlal Dhandhania
expanded the cotton waste business under the
name Banarsilal Madanlal, taking it to new heights.

1970
1970’s

Mr. Prem Chand Dhandhania, son of Mr. Madanlal
Dhandhania started raw cotton trading business in
the name of Cotton Emporium.

1990
Early 1990’s

Mr. Praveen Chand Dhandhania, elder son of
Mr. Prem Chand Dhandhania joined the family
business. Ginning operations started in North
India in the name of Lincoln Industries Ltd.

1990
Late 1990’s

Acquired a Spinning mill in Kolkata, Sri Annapurna
Cotton mills & Industries Ltd.

2000
2000

Mr. Pravesh Dhandhania, younger son of
Mr. Prem Chand Dhandhania started cotton
exports in the name of Dhancot Fibres Pvt. Ltd.

2006
2006

Our own in-house HVI cotton testing lab was
established.

2012
2012

Mr. Praveen Chand Dhandhania launched “Keya”,
an apparel manufacturing brand.

2015
2015

Our 8000 sq ft. corporate office was established to
house all group companies under one roof.