A.R.T International, established in 1995 in Sojat, Rajasthan, is a senna leaves and senna pods manufacturer. We process senna in-house to BP, USP and EP grades, issue a lab report for every lot, and export to more than 60 countries. This guide sets out what separates the top senna manufacturers in India from the rest, and shows how we measure up on each point.
Who are the top senna manufacturers in India?
There is no official ranking of senna manufacturers, and any list that claims one is usually a directory of paid listings. The honest way to find the best quality senna manufacturers in India is to judge each one on the same few tests. Do they process the leaf themselves? Which grades can they prove? How do they test every lot, and do they have a record of shipping abroad? A manufacturer that passes all of them is a safe choice, whatever its size.
What makes a top senna manufacturer in India?
| Test | Why it matters to a buyer |
|---|---|
| Processes in-house | A mill controls cleaning, cutting and drying, so the grade holds from order to order |
| Pharmacopoeia grades | Drug and supplement makers need BP, USP or EP material with proof |
| Lab report for every lot | Strength and purity are confirmed per shipment, not promised once |
| Traceable origin | Lot numbers link each bag to its harvest and its test report |
| Export record | Regular exporters prepare the right papers and avoid delays at port |
| Fair MOQ and free samples | You can test the real lot before committing to volume |
Do they process the leaf themselves?
The first question to ask is whether a company is a manufacturer or a trader. A trader buys finished senna from mills and resells it, which is not wrong, but it means the trader cannot promise that the next lot will match the last. A manufacturer cleans, grades, cuts and packs the leaf on its own lines, so the specification you approve on the sample is one it actually controls.
Which grades can they prove?
Senna is sold into tea, herbal medicine and pharmaceutical markets, and each needs a different level of proof. A top manufacturer can supply leaf and pods to the British, United States and European pharmacopoeia standards, and can send the test report that shows each lot meets them.
Where is senna made in India?
India grows most of the senna sold in the world. The older growing area is around Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, which gave the trade the name Tinnevelly senna. Large areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat now grow the crop as well, because their dry climate suits it. Processing has followed the crop, so most senna manufacturers sit in these three states, close to the farms they buy from.
How A.R.T International measures up
| Test | A.R.T International |
|---|---|
| Processes in-house | Yes, on our own lines in Sojat, Rajasthan |
| Pharmacopoeia grades | BP, USP and EP for leaves and pods |
| Lab report for every lot | Yes, sent with the quote and with the shipment |
| Traceable origin | Rajasthan grown, lot numbered on every bag |
| Export record | More than 60 countries, shipped from Mundra port |
| MOQ and samples | 100 kg minimum, free sample before the first order |
That is why we call ourselves one of India’s best quality senna manufacturers. It is not a ranking. It is evidence we can show for each test above.
Quick facts
- Company: A.R.T International
- Location: Sojat, Pali district, Rajasthan, India
- Established: 1995
- Senna products: senna leaves (whole, coarse cut, fine cut, powder) and senna pods (whole and powder)
- Grades: BP, USP, EP
- Certifications: GMP, APEDA, FSSAI, Halal
- Minimum order: 100 kg, with a free sample first
- Export: FOB Mundra or CIF in US dollars, quoted within 24 hours
- Buyer rating: 4.1 from 17 ratings on IndiaMART
Questions to ask any senna manufacturer before you order
- Do you process the senna yourselves, and can I see the mill on a video call?
- Which pharmacopoeia standard does this lot meet, and can I see its test report?
- Will the bulk shipment come from the same lot as my sample?
- Which export papers do you prepare, and are they included in the price?
- What is your minimum order, and how quickly can you repeat it?
A good manufacturer answers all five without hesitation. You can compare the forms side by side on our senna buying page.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the best quality senna manufacturers in India?
There is no official ranking. The best quality senna manufacturers in India process in-house, prove their grades, test every lot and export regularly. A.R.T International in Sojat, Rajasthan, established in 1995, meets each of those tests.
Is A.R.T International a senna manufacturer or a trader?
A manufacturer. We clean, grade, cut and pack senna leaves and pods on our own lines in Sojat, Rajasthan, and issue the lab report against our own production.
Which state in India produces the most senna?
Senna is grown mainly in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Rajasthan and Gujarat now grow large areas of the crop alongside the older Tirunelveli region.
Do Indian senna manufacturers supply pharmaceutical grades?
The better ones do. We supply senna leaves and pods to BP, USP and EP grades, with a test report for every lot.
What is the minimum order from a senna manufacturer?
Ours is 100 kg of leaves or pods, with a free sample from the actual lot before the first order.
Specs change with the crop, the season and the grade. Ask our export desk for a current lab report, the minimum order and a price to your port, and we will come back within 24 hours.