Because of the political and social circumstances that prevailed during the mid 60’s in the Cardamom growing region, growers primarily from Tamilnadu & Kerala were forced to get united under a common banner which paved the way for the formation of ‘The Kerala Cardamom Growers Union’ in 1969. The main objective was to tackle the labour unrest that prevailed in the plantations.

Acute shortage of agro-inputs and lack of reliable source of supply ignited the thought for forming a Farmer co-operative to address the same, which resulted in the formation of ‘CPMCS’ in 1974. The Society from then till to date has pioneered in providing the world class inputs to the Cardamom/Tea/Coffee growers which were impossible during those days.

To overcome the hassles in selling the farmer produces, mainly Cardamom and due to the lack of an organized ‘system’ in auctions, which resulted in the emergence of ‘CPMCS’ in ‘AUCTIONS’ in 1986. It was CPMCS, who introduced ‘DUE DAY’ in auctions.

To cater to more customers that is widespread in CHR region and also to tackle operational hurdles, a public limited company was the need of the hour which earmarked the birth of ‘KCPMC’ in 1990. KCPMC is a totally independent entity managed and administered by separate directors.

To safeguard the price as well as to complete the value chain line farmer to consumer,KCPMC started its trade operations based out @ Bodinayakannuur. Ever since KCPMC is a strong ‘BRAND’ in domestic and international market and enjoys a ‘PREMIUM’ in terms of goodwill across the markets.

Since the number of auctioneer’s were less to cater to more customers KCPMC also entered into the auction arena in 1995.From a modest beginning in 1995 ever since its journey during the last two decades KCPMC today has become an enviable auctioneer in the industry with its unmatched record in payment & professionalism.

In 1998 KCPMC shifted its administrative office to “Spice House” in Thekkady from VANDANMEDU where it was born & nurtured.

In 1999 KCPMC spread its wings to Wayanadu buy operating out of the divisional office @ KALPETTA catering to the cardamom,Tea,Coffee & Ginger farmers.

In 2003 the management hierarchy was reconstituted and new MD steps into the corporate arena.

In 2005 KCPMC started trade in Natural Rubber based out of Kanjirapally & moved to its own premises “Hevea House” in 2013

KCPMC entered in to the hall of fame by crossing the landmark turnover of 5035.30 Million in 2018

Today KCPMC is a professional entity managed by separate directors & because of the relentless efforts & operational excellence we take pride in declaring ourselves a “Zero Debt” company & being rated by CRISIL by A- the only one perhaps in the landscape.