The India agrochemicals market was valued at USD 3.36 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40%, reaching USD 5.17 Billion by 2035. As per the analysis by Expert Market Research, the market growth is led by the growing importance agrochemicals play in enhancing crop yield and ensuring crop safety. Innovations in agrochemical formulations lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly products, which cater to businesses that prefer organic options.
The agrochemicals market in India comprises a wide variety of chemical products that are designed keeping in mind the safety of the crops and the consumers. These chemicals enhance productivity and protect crops against pests, diseases, and weeds. Major categories of agrochemicals include pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, and fertilizers, among others. Other than keeping the crops safe in the fields, these chemicals are also important in controlling the spread of unwanted diseases, keeping stored grains safe, preventing the growth of weeds even before the crop is planted, preventing fungal growth in harvested crops, and ensuring better market quality of fruits and vegetables.
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Latest Updates on Leading Agrochemical Companies in India
In July 2026, BASF Agricultural Solutions began the global registration process for Replexor Active, a new PPO herbicide ingredient designed to control broadleaf weeds and grasses.
In May 2026, UPL, through its subsidiary SWAL, secured Fertilizer Control Order registration for Bioclassic, enabling the biological biostimulant to be marketed to farmers across India.
In May 2026, Dhanuka Agritech announced the adoption of Palwal district in Haryana with the aim of developing it into a model agricultural hub through research, technology and farmer-support programmes.
In April 2026, Coromandel International opened its 1,200th Gromor agricultural retail store in Coorg, Karnataka, strengthening its direct connection with farmers in key coffee-growing areas.
Top 10 Agrochemicals Companies in India
1. UPL Limited
| Headquarters: |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Establishment: |
1969 |
| Website: |
https://www.upl-ltd.com/ |
| Stock Tickers: |
NSE: UPL and BSE: 512070 |
| Key Products: |
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, biologicals, seed treatments and post-harvest solutions |
| Global Reach: |
Product registrations across more than 115 countries |
UPL Limited provides crop-protection products, seeds, biological solutions, farm services, post-harvest solutions, and other agricultural technologies across more than 138 countries. The company holds over 14,000 product registrations and serves farmers throughout the agricultural value chain. In June 2026, UPL received the Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award 2026 in the Agribusiness category, recognising its research, innovation, and intellectual-property capabilities.
2. Bayer AG
| Headquarters: |
Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Establishment: |
1863 |
| Website: |
https://www.bayer.com/ |
| Indian Listed Company: |
Bayer CropScience Limited |
| Key Agricultural Products: |
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seeds and biological crop solutions |
| Digital Platform: |
Bayer FarmRise |
Bayer AG is a global life-sciences company operating across healthcare, nutrition, and agriculture. Its agricultural portfolio includes seeds, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, biological products, and digital-farming solutions designed to improve crop productivity and farm operations. In July 2026, Bayer signed an exclusive licensing agreement with RAGT to support the simultaneous commercialisation of hybrid wheat seeds in Europe and North America by the early 2030s.
3. Syngenta Crop Protection AG
| Headquarters: |
Basel, Switzerland |
| Establishment: |
2000 |
| Website: |
https://www.syngenta.com/ |
| Parent Organisation: |
Syngenta Group |
| Key Products: |
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments and biologicals |
| Operating Reach: |
More than 90 countries |
Syngenta Crop Protection AG has more than 30,000 employees in over 90 countries worldwide who help transform farming and agriculture through multifarious products and innovative solutions. Their primary business involves crop protection through the use of various products such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides and also through technological solutions such as novel monitoring techniques, fast-developing digital technologies, and new breeding techniques among others.
4. BASF SE
| Headquarters: |
Ludwigshafen, Germany |
| Establishment: |
1865 |
| Website: |
https://www.basf.com/ |
| Key Agricultural Businesses: |
Crop protection, seeds, traits, digital farming and biological solutions |
| 2025 Agricultural Sales: |
Approximately EUR 9.6 billion |
| Key Product Categories: |
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and seed-treatment products |
BASF SE supports farming through crop-protection products, seeds, biological solutions, digital-farming systems, and agricultural technologies designed to improve productivity and sustainability. The company also supplies chemicals, nutrition and care products, materials, and industrial solutions across international markets. In June 2026, BASF’s Adapzo Active fungicide received a new mode-of-action classification from the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee, strengthening options for controlling Asian soybean rust in South America.
5. PI Industries Limited
| Corporate Headquarters: |
Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Registered Office: |
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Establishment: |
1946 |
| Website: |
https://www.piindustries.com/ |
| Stock Tickers: |
NSE: PIIND and BSE: 523642 |
| Core Businesses: |
Domestic agricultural inputs and custom synthesis and manufacturing |
PI Industries Limited is a leader in fine chemicals and agrisciences in the Indian subcontinent and provides innovative products and technological solutions to businesses and individuals involved in the agriculture sector. The company has over 3000 employees and boasts 15 multipurpose plants in four manufacturing locations catering to customer needs through agrochemicals like various pesticides and herbicides.
6. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd
| Headquarters: |
Tokyo and Osaka, Japan |
| Establishment: |
1913 |
| Website: |
https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/ |
| Indian Business: |
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited |
| Key Agrochemical Products: |
Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biological products and plant-growth regulators |
| Other Agricultural Products: |
Functional fertilizers and household insect-control products |
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd originated from Sumitomo Fertilizer Manufactory, now produces pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals with a focus on providing solutions for crop protection to discerning customers. The company also expands into various sectors other than agriculture such as energy and functional materials, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical ingredients and prescription drugs. It is aimed at promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly options.
7. Rallis India Limited
| Headquarters: |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Establishment: |
1948 |
| Website: |
https://www.rallis.com/ |
| Parent Company: |
Tata Chemicals Limited |
| Key Products: |
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seeds and crop-nutrition products |
| Manufacturing Locations: |
Ankleshwar, Dahej, Lote, Akola and Kokkonda |
Rallis India Limited is a Tata enterprise providing crop-protection, crop-nutrition and seed solutions. Its portfolio includes insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biostimulants, biofertilizers, micronutrients and hybrid seeds. The company serves domestic farmers through an extensive distribution network and supplies active ingredients, formulations and contract-manufacturing services to international agricultural companies.
8. Dhanuka Agritech Limited
| Headquarters: |
Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Establishment: |
1980 |
| Website: |
https://www.dhanuka.com/ |
| Stock Tickers: |
NSE: DHANUKA and BSE: 507717 |
| Key Products: |
Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and plant-growth regulators |
| Research Facility: |
Dhanuka Agritech Research and Technology Centre, Palwal |
A leader in India’s agricultural input industry, Dhanuka Agritech Limited has been a leading provider of crop protection solutions for the last 4 decades. The company boasts an impressive portfolio of products like herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators which cater to the needs of 10 million farmers across the nation. The company brings advanced technological production methodologies to the table which helps enhance crop production and health.
9. Meghmani Organics Limited
| Headquarters: |
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Business Origins: |
1986 |
| Incorporation: |
1995 |
| Website: |
https://www.meghmani.com/ |
| Key Agrochemical Products: |
Pesticide intermediates, technical-grade active ingredients and formulations |
| Global Reach: |
Customers across more than 75 countries |
Meghmani Organics Limited is a partnership firm that specialises in the production of agrochemicals with a significant presence across the world, with their customer base extending to more than 75 countries. The company was incorporated as a joint stock company with limited liability in 1995 and has 9 ISO-certified production facilities in Gujrat which help form its portfolio of pesticides and other chemicals.
10. Coromandel International Limited
| Headquarters: |
Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Business Origins: |
1906 |
| Current Company Incorporated: |
1961 |
| Website: |
https://www.coromandel.biz/ |
| Stock Tickers: |
NSE: COROMANDEL and BSE: 506395 |
| Key Businesses: |
Crop protection, fertilizers, biologicals, speciality nutrients and agricultural retail |
Coromandel International Limited is a part of the INR 243 billion Murugappa Group and manufactures, markets and sells over 3.2 million tons of fertilizers across various markets. The company offers crop protection and nutrition solutions including biopesticides, specialty nutrients and organic fertilisers in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka through its network of close to 750 rural retail outlets. In March 2026, Coromandel launched the Gromor Gram initiative across 101 villages in 12 states to provide soil testing, crop advisory, field demonstrations and drone-spraying services.
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