Amira was founded in 1915 and has evolved into a leading global provider of packaged Indian specialty rice, selling products in over 40 countries. They generate most of their revenue from sales of Basmati rice under their flagship Amira brand as well as other brands. In recent years, their fourth generation of leadership has expanded the Amira brand globally. They also sell ready-to-eat snacks and bulk commodities to international trading firms. In 2012, Amira Nature Foods completed an IPO and their stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange.