ML GROUP A quality organization for quality products, world wide. The past three decades have been a time of creation, consolidation & diversification. ML Group sits strong on foundations that have been carefully laid by its visionary founder, foundations of quality, commitment to ethical transactions and the top of the line services. ML Group - Constantly striving for perfection, setting standards through innovation, high quality and efficient services.

Founded by Mr. Maddi Lakshmaih in 1970 Maddi Lakshmaiah & Co. Ltd., was set up at Chilakaluripeta, a village in Andhra Pradesh that produces some of the best tobacco in country. Today ML Group evolved into a diversified, multi product conglomerate. The company processes tobaccos and other agro based products that are used both in the country and exported to the most quality conscious of world markets. An emphasis on 'Total Quality and dedication to the interests of it's clients worldwide is a hallmark of ML Group.

Mr. Maddi Lakshmaiah,
Chairman & Managing Director, ML Group




Mr. M.Venkateswara Rao
Director, ML Group

Mr. M. Ramesh
Director, ML Group

The personal involvement of the Directors in all aspects of the business has resulted in high quality operational parameters. The company can proudly claim some of the most skilled work force and a highly efficient management who have contributed significantly to the preeminent position the company holds today.The company has earned recognition from apex institutions and is a recognized leader in tobacco markets the world over.



Administrative Office

Storage Facilities


The highly competitive tobacco market represented tremendous growth potential to Mr. Maddi lakshmaiah. Foreseeing the demand for Quality Indian tobacco, a long term strategy was formulated. Right from it's inception, the company adhered to international standards and made rapid inroads into global tobacco markets. A sophisticated threshing plant of international standards was commissioned in 1976. The first in Andhra Pradesh, it created a revolution in tobacco processing and led to an huge upsurge in demand. This led to the commissioning of two modern plants with threshers, redryers and other Sophisticated equipment for the processing of Quality tobaccos.

Threshing Lines

ML Group has taken its credo of total Quality to the furthest. Whether in the Quality of processes, products or working conditions for the vast workforce. the farsighted innovations of Mr. Maddi Lakshmaiah have given the group a strong edge. The personal involvement of the directors in all aspects of the business has resulted in high Quality/ operational parameters. The company can proudly claim some of the most skilled work force and a highly efficient management, people who have contributed significant\)' to the preeminent position the company holds today. The company has earned recognition from apex institutions and is a recognized leader in tobacco markets the world over. The Quantum growth in of ML&CO., spurred investment in infrastructure and diversification into other businesses. Under the umbrella of 'ML Group' the various companies have an annual turnover of Rs. 1550 Million and an asset base of Rs. 2000 Million. A real estate development wing was set up to develop and lease commercial properties with working environments that rival the best internationally.


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