Topic
agrochemicals
Commodities Rallis India Q1 Net Profit Surges 31% to ₹125 Crore on Higher Revenues
Rallis India posted a 31% jump in Q1 net profit to ₹125 crore on 7% higher revenue of ₹1,022 crore. The Crop Care and Seeds businesses drove growth, with new product launches across herbicides, insecticides, and crop hybrids.
Commodities Crystal Crop Protection and Corteva Ltd Collaborate to Develop and Commercialise New Agrochemical Formulations in India
Crystal Crop Protection and Corteva Ltd have entered into a collaboration and supply agreement to develop new formulations and mixtures for the Indian market. Under the pact, Corteva will provide technical grade active ingredients while Crystal will develop, formulate, manufacture and sell the products. The partnership aims to address pest and weed challenges affecting India's major crops.
Manufacturing UPL warns of strict legal action against patent-infringing lookalikes of herbicides
UPL has warned of strict legal action against entities infringing its patents, after enforcement raids in May and June at manufacturing units in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab. The company identified lookalike versions of its herbicides Triskele and Trishuk sold at lower prices, and urged farmers to verify product authenticity.
Commodities Corteva Launches Mavilon Granular Insecticide for Pest Management in Indian Rice
Corteva has introduced Mavilon, a granular insecticide for pest management in rice in India. The product offers up to 60 days of control against Brown Planthopper and 15 days against stem borer, applied once at 30–35 days after transplanting. It aims to reduce reliance on foliar sprays and improve crop protection timing.