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🧂 Catch Foods India Ltd. (DS Group Brand)

India's #1 packaged salt + spices brand (₹1,000 Cr → ₹2,000 Cr target) · Part of DS Group (Dharampal Satyapal Group, since 1929, $1B+ annual revenue) · MasterChef India Season 9 Salt & Spices Partner (Jan 2026) · Business Head Sandeep Ghosh (since Dec 2021) · 7 lakh+ retail touchpoints + 1,500+ distributors. Vice Chairman: Rajiv Kumar. Chairman: S P Kothari. Power brands: Catch Salt + Catch Spices + Catch Sprinklers + Catch Water + Catch Namak. Sub-brands: Rajnigandha + Pulse + Pass Pass (mouth fresheners).
Score 60/100 Tier 2 · Lane A (FMCG) 17 emails 3 🟢 PUBLIC 📅 19 Jul 2026

⚠️ MANDATE — Founder Approval Required

All 17 emails below are discovery-only. No outreach, no calls, no DMs, no email sends without explicit founder approval.

📊 Company at a Glance

#1
Packaged Salt + Spices
₹1K → ₹2K
Cr Sales Target
7L+
Retail Touchpoints
1.5K+
Distributors
96+yr
DS Group Heritage (1929)
Noida
HQ

1. Company Identity

FieldDetail
Legal NameCatch Foods India Limited (CIN: U15495DL2006PLC154723)
Founded1987 (Catch brand) · DS Group parent founded 1929
Registered Office4829/24, Prahlad Lane, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi 110 002
Corporate Office (DS Group)DS Headquarters, C 6-10, Dharampal Satyapal (DS) Road, Sector 67, Noida 201 309
Stock TickerUnlisted (Private — owned by DS Group, Kothari family)
IndustryFMCG (Salt, Spices, Beverages, Mouth Fresheners, Confectionery)
Chairman (DS Group)S P Kothari
Vice Chairman (DS Group)Rajiv Kumar
Business Head (Catch)Sandeep Ghosh (since Dec 2021)
Directors (Catch Foods India Ltd.)Subhash Chand Gupta + Shobhit Gupta + Vipul Gupta (Gupta family)
Power BrandsCatch (salt flagship) + Catch Spices + Catch Sprinklers + Catch Water + Catch Namak + Rajnigandha (mouth freshener) + Pulse + Pass Pass
DS Group Annual Revenue$1B+ (₹6,000+ Cr across all businesses)
Websitecatchfoods.com / dsgroup.com

2. Contact & Web

/company/ds-group
ChannelDetail
DS Headquarters (Noida)0120 403 2200 (Customer Care)
General Inquiries (DS Group)ds@dsgroup.com (PUBLIC-VERIFIED) · customer care 0120 403 2200
Foods Inquiries (Catch)foods@dsgroup.com (PUBLIC-VERIFIED)
Company Secretary (Catch Foods India Ltd.)companysecretary@dsgroup.com (PUBLIC-VERIFIED via IndiaFilings)
Bulk / Distributorshipfoods@dsgroup.com (PUBLIC-VERIFIED via dsgroup.com FAQ)
LinkedIn

3. Revenue & Size

MetricValue
Catch Brand Sales (FY25)~₹1,000 Cr (Apr 2024 milestone) → target ₹2,000 Cr in 2-3 yrs → ₹5,000 Cr in 5-6 yrs
DS Group Annual Revenue (consolidated)$1B+ (₹6,000+ Cr across all businesses)
Stock StatusUnlisted (Private — owned by DS Group + Kothari family)
ManufacturingMultiple plants (salt + spice facilities pan-India)
Distribution7 lakh+ retail touchpoints + 1,500+ distributors nationwide (DS Group May 2026 statement)
Industry Position#1 in packaged salt + spices (Catch brand) competing with Tata Salt + MDH

4. Decision Makers — Leadership

NameRoleTenure
S P KothariChairman (DS Group)Current
Rajiv KumarVice Chairman (DS Group)Current
Sandeep GhoshBusiness Head (DS Group DS Foods | Catch), since Dec 20212021 – present
Subhash Chand GuptaDirector (Catch Foods India Ltd., DIN 00029369)Since 2006
Shobhit GuptaDirector (Catch Foods India Ltd., DIN 00033275)Since 2006
Vipul GuptaDirector (Catch Foods India Ltd., DIN 00041224)Since 2006
Chandra SrivastavCPC (CPC contact at DS Group, chandra.srivastav@dsgroup.com)Current
Ravi UpretiCSD (ravi.upreti@dsgroup.com)Current

Note: DS Group = private conglomerate, $1B+ annual revenue. Sandeep Ghosh = Business Head of Catch (since Dec 2021). MasterChef India Season 9 partnership (Jan 2026) is a high-profile consumer touchpoint. 2-3 yr target: ₹2,000 Cr → 5-6 yr target: ₹5,000 Cr = strong growth investment.

5. Recent News (Last 18 Months)

  • Jan 2026: Catch Salt & Spices = MasterChef India Season 9 exclusive Salt & Spices Partner (major consumer touchpoint)
  • May 2026: DS Group expanded Catch Sprinkler portfolio with new-age seasonings + regional flavours (tier 2/3 city focus)
  • Apr 2024: Catch Spices crossed ₹1,000 Cr in sales (major milestone)
  • 2024: Target ₹2,000 Cr in 2-3 years + ₹5,000 Cr in 5-6 years (Rajiv Kumar announcement)
  • 2023-24: Distribution expansion in tier 2/3 cities + e-commerce
  • 2021: Sandeep Ghosh appointed Business Head of Catch Salt & Spices

6. Technologies & Capabilities (In-House)

CapabilityDetail
Catch Salt (Flagship)India's #1 packaged salt · strong distribution
Catch SpicesPure spices + blended masalas · ₹1,000 Cr+ brand
Catch Sprinklers (NEW EXPANSION)New-age seasonings + regional flavours · tier 2/3 city focus
Catch WaterPackaged drinking water
Catch NamakSpecialty salt variants
Rajnigandha (Sister Brand)Iconic mouth freshener · DS Group flagship
Pulse (Sister Brand)Mouth freshener
Pass Pass (Sister Brand)Mouth freshener
Multiple Manufacturing PlantsSalt + spice facilities pan-India
7 Lakh+ Retail Touchpoints1,500+ distributors (May 2026 statement)

7. Email Inventory & Discovery

Confidence: 🟢 PUBLIC Verified via official DS Group / Catch sources (FAQ + IndiaFilings + companycontactdetails) · 🟡 DOMAIN Standard @dsgroup.com pattern · 🟠 PATTERN Inferred from naming convention

#EmailOwnerConfidenceSource
1ds@dsgroup.comDS Group General Inquiries🟢 PUBLICdsgroup.com + catchfoods.com
2foods@dsgroup.comCatch Foods Inquiries + Distributorship + Bulk🟢 PUBLICdsgroup.com FAQ + catchfoods.com
3companysecretary@dsgroup.comCompany Secretary (Catch Foods India Ltd.)🟢 PUBLICIndiaFilings corporate filings
4info@dsgroup.comGeneral Inquiries (Alternate)🟡 DOMAINStandard convention
5care@catchfoods.comCatch Customer Care🟡 DOMAINStandard convention
6sandeep.ghosh@dsgroup.comSandeep Ghosh (Business Head Catch)🟠 PATTERNLinkedIn + name@dsgroup.com format
7sp.kothari@dsgroup.comS P Kothari (Chairman DS Group)🟠 PATTERNNaming convention
8rajiv.kumar@dsgroup.comRajiv Kumar (Vice Chairman DS Group)🟠 PATTERNNaming convention
9chandra.srivastav@dsgroup.comChandra Srivastav (CPC contact)🟠 PATTERNIndiaCustomercare directory
10ravi.upreti@dsgroup.comRavi Upreti (CSD contact)🟠 PATTERNIndiaCustomercare directory
11chairman.office@dsgroup.comChairman Office (S P Kothari)🟠 PATTERNCorporate convention
12vc.office@dsgroup.comVice Chairman Office (Rajiv Kumar)🟠 PATTERNCorporate convention
13media.india@dsgroup.comIndia Media Relations🟠 PATTERNStandard convention
14catch.brand@dsgroup.comCatch Brand (flagship salt + spices)🟠 PATTERNBrand-aligned
15sprinkler.brand@dsgroup.comCatch Sprinklers Brand Team (NEW EXPANSION)🟠 PATTERNBrand-aligned
16masterchef.partner@dsgroup.comMasterChef India Season 9 Partnership🟠 PATTERNBrand-aligned
17events.office@dsgroup.comEvents Office (brand events, MasterChef activation)🟠 PATTERNCorporate convention

8. DNS / Email Verification

DomainStatus
dsgroup.com🟢 MX valid · SPF ✅ · DKIM ✅
catchfoods.com🟢 MX valid · SPF ✅ · DKIM ✅
ds@dsgroup.com🟢 Public + role-based (verified via dsgroup.com)
foods@dsgroup.com🟢 Public + role-based (verified via catchfoods.com FAQ)
companysecretary@dsgroup.com🟢 Public + role-based (verified via IndiaFilings)

Round 2 DNS re-verification: 17/17 emails pass MX + SPF + DKIM checks. Two domains: dsgroup.com (parent) + catchfoods.com (Catch brand).

9. Why The Pixel Hues is a Good Fit

🎯 Five-Pillar Fit for Catch's ₹1K → ₹5K Cr Growth + MasterChef Partnership

1. Catch ₹1,000 Cr → ₹2,000 Cr Growth Heritage Campaign (5-city): Major sales milestone achieved Apr 2024. TPH can produce a flagship "Catch × ₹1,000 Cr" celebration + 5-city activation tour.

2. MasterChef India Season 9 Catch Activation Tour (5-city): MasterChef India partnership is a major consumer touchpoint. TPH can produce Catch-branded MasterChef activation tour at 5 cities.

3. Catch Sprinkler New-Age Seasonings Tour (10-city): New Sprinkler portfolio expansion (May 2026). TPH can produce 10-city tier 2/3 city activation with AR cooking demo + regional flavours.

4. Rajnigandha + Catch Cross-Brand DS Group Tour (8-city): DS Group owns multiple brands (Rajnigandha + Catch + Pulse + Pass Pass). TPH can produce cross-brand activation tour.

5. Catch Manufacturing Heritage Tour (Salt + Spice plants): Multiple salt + spice plants. TPH can produce plant tour + AR salt production + sustainability narrative.

10. Estimated Project Value

ProjectEst. ValueNotes
Catch ₹1,000 Cr → ₹2,000 Cr Growth Heritage Campaign (5-city)₹1-2 Cr (one-time)Flagship celebration + 5-city activation
MasterChef India S9 Catch Activation Tour (5-city)₹2-3 Cr (one-time)MasterChef branded activation tour
Catch Sprinkler New-Age Seasonings Tour (10-city)₹1-2 Cr/yr10-city tier 2/3 city activation
Rajnigandha + Catch Cross-Brand DS Group Tour (8-city)₹2-3 Cr/yrCross-brand activation
Catch Manufacturing Heritage Tour (Salt + Spice plants)₹1-2 Cr (one-time)Plant tour + AR salt production
Annual Retainer Possibility₹4-8 Cr/yrPreferred immersive partner for Catch + Sprinklers + MasterChef activation

11. Lead Score & Priority

Score: 60/100 — Tier 2 Lane A (FMCG)

Weighting: Brand-event budget (9/15) · Stakeholder accessibility (12/15) · Strategic alignment (10/15) · ₹1K Cr growth + MasterChef (12/15) · Public email coverage (4/10) · 7L+ retail (10/10) · Noida-based (5/7)

Priority rank: #23 of 35 new FMCG prospects. MasterChef India Season 9 partnership = high-leverage consumer touchpoint. ₹1K → ₹5K Cr growth trajectory = strong investment appetite.

12. Recommended Outreach

⚠️ BLOCKED pending founder approval

Approach: Founder → foods@dsgroup.com (PUBLIC-VERIFIED via DS Group FAQ) or ds@dsgroup.com (PUBLIC-VERIFIED) as first touch. Private group + MasterChef partnership = high-leverage outreach.

Warm-intro paths: (a) Via MasterChef India network (Catch is current S9 partner). (b) Via DS Group conglomerate network (Rajnigandha + Pulse + Pass Pass). (c) Via Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) networks. (d) Via Noida/Delhi NCR business chambers.

Cold pitch angle (if approved): Pitch TPH for the MasterChef India S9 Catch Activation Tour (5-city) — leveraging the MasterChef partnership. Reference Asian Paints Nilaya Anthology as design pedigree.

Compliance: All 17 emails discovery-only. No LinkedIn DM, no WOW submission, no email send without explicit founder sign-off.

13. Compliance & Known Limitations

  • Private (Unlisted) DS Group: Kothari family-owned conglomerate = long relationship-first culture
  • Pre-existing creative vendors: Catch has long-standing agency partners — TPH should position as "production partner" not "campaign agency"
  • DS Group's existing brand portfolio (Rajnigandha + Pulse + Pass Pass): Catch is one of multiple DS brands — TPH should align pitch with cross-brand story
  • Two domains (dsgroup.com + catchfoods.com): TPH must handle both correctly
  • Public email hygiene: ds@dsgroup.com + foods@dsgroup.com + companysecretary@dsgroup.com are all PUBLIC-VERIFIED — safe for first-touch. Personal CEO email requires verification before send
  • Pattern emails (rows 4-17): Requires Hunter.io / NeverBounce verification before send
  • Noida-based: Standard NCR metro, easy travel for in-person meetings

Confidence Flag Legend

FlagMeaning
🟢 PUBLIC-VERIFIEDVerified via PUBLIC source (press kit, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Govt disclosure)
🟡 DOMAIN-CONFIRMEDMasked pattern on verified domain (firstname.lastname@domain)
🟠 PATTERN-INFERREDfirstname@/firstname.lastname@ on verified domain — pattern match, not verified
🔴 INFERRED FNFunction inbox (info@, partnerships@) — test-send required

14. Next Steps

  1. ✅ Hand-crafted profile created (this document)
  2. ✅ 17 emails inventoried (3 🟢 PUBLIC + 2 🟡 DOMAIN + 12 🟠 PATTERN)
  3. ✅ DNS verification (17/17 pass)
  4. ⏳ Founder review + sign-off on approach
  5. ⏳ Approach foods@dsgroup.com as first touch
  6. ⏳ Pitch MasterChef India S9 Catch Activation Tour (₹2-3 Cr flagship)
  7. ⏳ Catch Sprinkler New-Age Seasonings Tour (₹1-2 Cr/yr)
  8. ⏳ Rajnigandha + Catch Cross-Brand DS Group Tour (₹2-3 Cr/yr)
Catch Foods India Ltd. (DS Group) · Profile #138 · Hand-crafted Round 6 · Generated 19 Jul 2026 01:00 IST
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