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The agreement brings together CIL’s extensive market reach and advanced R&D facilities with IFDC’s global expertise in fertilizer research and production technologies.

Coromandel International Limited (CIL), one of India’s leading agri-input companies, and the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), a globally renowned non-profit organization based in the US, have signed a strategic Master Research Agreement to foster innovation and sustainability in fertiliser development.

The collaboration marks a significant step towards addressing critical challenges in agriculture by introducing next-generation fertilizers aimed at enhancing nutrient efficiency, improving crop productivity, and reducing environmental impact. The agreement brings together CIL’s extensive market reach and advanced R&D facilities with IFDC’s global expertise in fertilizer research and production technologies.

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Coromandel International is actively pursuing the development of new and efficient fertilizers at its three state-of-the-art R&D centers located in Vishakhapatnam, IIT Bombay, and Coimbatore. These efforts aim to bring innovative solutions to the Indian market, empowering farmers with advanced products that enhance productivity while promoting soil health.

IFDC, with its cutting-edge research facilities in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA, has been a pioneer in developing advanced fertilizers and technologies. Looking ahead, IFDC plans to establish similar facilities in India, further strengthening the collaborative ecosystem for fertilizer innovation.

Announcing the partnership, S Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International Limited, said, “As a farmer-first company, Coromandel is deeply committed to driving innovation that enhances soil health and boosts crop productivity. This Master Research Agreement with IFDC represents a significant step in our journey toward sustainable agricultural solutions. By combining our efforts with IFDC’s globally recognized expertise in fertilizer development and production technologies, we aim to deliver impactful innovations that improve productivity and reduce input costs for farmers.”

Commenting on the partnership, Henk van Duijn, President and CEO, IFDC, added, “We are excited to collaborate with Coromandel International to innovate and develop efficient, environmentally sustainable fertilizers tailored for India. With its vast agricultural landscape, India holds immense significance for IFDC. Our plans to establish a Fertilizer Innovation Center in the country will further strengthen our commitment by enabling dedicated research to address India’s unique agricultural needs in collaboration with companies such as Coromandel.”

The agreement brings together CIL’s extensive market

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Sankarasubramanian brings a wealth of experience and has a proven track record as a Chief Financial Officer and a Business Head.

The Board of Directors of Coromandel International Ltd (CIL) announced the appointment of S Sankarasubramanian, Executive Director – Nutrient Business, as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coromandel International Limited with effect from 7th August 2024.

Sankarasubramanian brings a wealth of experience and has a proven track record as a Chief Financial Officer and a Business Head. He is a mathematics graduate from University of Madras, and a member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India, and has completed Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School in the year 2009.

His association with the Murugappa Group goes back to the year 1993. He started his career at E.I.D Parry (India) Limited in Corporate Finance, where he progressed through various roles before joining Coromandel International Limited in 2003.

During this tenure as business head of Nutrient segment, Coromandel has consolidated its position in the industry and grown profitably and diversified into new product portfolios including Nano technology and drone spraying services besides foraying into Mining operations. He also serves on the boards of Fertiliser Association of India, Tunisian Indian Fertiliser S.A., Tunisia, and Foskor (Pty) Ltd., South Africa, along with some of the company’s subsidiaries.

Sankarasubramanian brings a wealth of experience and

Agribusiness, Agro chems – Chemicals, Agro chems – Fertilizers, Company News, India

Paramfos Plus can be used for wide variety of crops, including paddy, cotton, maize, sugarcane, pulses, ragi, groundnut, oilseeds, and vegetables.

 Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading agri solutions provider, launched a new magnesium-fortified complex grade fertiliser ‘Paramfos Plus’ in Bengaluru. The product was launched by Sankarasubramanian S, Executive Director, Nutrient Business, Coromandel International, in the presence of the company’s senior leadership team and key channel partners from across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

‘Paramfos Plus’ fertiliser contains 16% Nitrogen, 20% Phosphorus, and 13% Sulphur, along with an additional 0.6% Magnesium. The added Magnesium boosts photosynthesis, chlorophyll production, and promotes the vegetative growth of plants leading to improvement in both quality and yield. It is versatile and can be applied both as a basal and top dressing for a wide variety of crops, including paddy, cotton, maize, sugarcane, pulses, ragi, groundnut, oilseeds, and vegetables. Additionally, it is suitable for use on cereals, legumes, tuber crops, fruit-bearing plants, and various horticultural crops, ensuring comprehensive nutrient support across diverse agricultural practices.

With a legacy of over six decades, ‘Paramfos’ has emerged amongst the most trusted fertiliser brands especially in Karnataka, enabling Coromandel to sustain leadership position in the state. Paramfos granules are free-flowing and suitable for both seed drill application and broadcasting. The new product complements the strengths of Paramfos with the benefits of Magnesium nutrient and aims to deliver balanced fertilization for various crops.

Unveiling Paramfos Plus at the launch event in Bengaluru, Sankarasubramanian S, Executive Director, Nutrient Business, Coromandel International Limited, said, “Paramfos Plus, an enhanced version of Paramfos, is fortified with ‘Magnesium’ that improves the vegetative growth of crops and provides early greening leading to increased yield and superior quality. Coromandel’s innovation in fertilisers is a testament to our commitment and dedication to boosting nutrient efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and improving the economic viability of farming in India. This innovation also aligns with the Government’s initiatives to promote use of fortified fertilisers in India.”

Paramfos Plus can be used for wide

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The MoU will enable Coromandel to bring advanced nutrition and crop management practices to Maharashtra based on the soil information and farm advisories provided by ICAR-NBSS&LUP.

The ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey & Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP), Nagpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Coromandel International Limited (CIL), a leading manufacturer of Fertilisers, Crop Protection Chemicals and Specialty Nutrient products on 13th June 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance the dissemination of improved soil test-based crop nutrition management to benefit the farmers in Maharashtra, particularly in the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions. This partnership will focus on soil test-based datasets generated by NBSS&LUP and best nutritional management solutions provided by Coromandel for better soil health and to improve crop productivity of the region. This partnership further aims to foster better coordination, research exchange, and support for the farming community.

During the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. N.G. Patil, Director of ICAR-NBSS&LUP, Nagpur, highlighted the Bureau’s mandate and activities across its five regional centres. He emphasized the goal-oriented developmental approach to provide farmers with advisories based on land parcel information using soil data from the Land Resource Inventory (LRI).

Sankarasubramanian S, Executive Director of Nutrient Business, Coromandel International Limited, signed the MoU on behalf of Coromandel. He emphasised the need for balanced nutrition management based on soil test data for betterment of farmer community. He desired this partnership to extend to other parts of Maharashtra and India by providing soil based digital solutions generated by ICAR-NBSS&LUP for making optimum fertilizer recommendations through site-specific nutrient management. Heads of RSA, SRS and LUP Divisions and Principal Scientists from ICAR-NBSS&LUP, and Madhab Adhikari, Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Dr. Binaya Kumar Parida, Chief Agronomist from Coromandel International were present in the MoU signing event.

The MoU will enable Coromandel to bring advanced nutrition and crop management practices to Maharashtra based on the soil information and farm advisories provided by ICAR-NBSS&LUP. As part of this project, site-specific nutrition demonstrations and farmers’ awareness programs will be conducted. The validated results will be used to develop Decision Support Systems (DSS) through mobile applications for crop choices and nutrient management. During the signing event, several other common scientific and farmer-centric issues for collaboration between the two organizations were discussed, including drone-based research for precision agriculture, carbon farming, and climate-smart agriculture.

The MoU will enable Coromandel to bring