Coromandel International Limited’s Empowering Initiative Enhances Lives of Over 100 Children at Ananda Nilayam Social Welfare Hostel

Coromandel International Limited’s Empowering Initiative Enhances Lives of Over 100 Children at Ananda Nilayam Social Welfare Hostel

Kakinada, Sep 29, 2025: Coromandel International Limited, a leading provider of innovative agri-solutions, has made a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children through the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel room and Kitchen-cum-Dining Hall at Ananda Nilayam Social Welfare Hostel in Kakinada. This development marks a meaningful step toward ensuring dignity, safety, and community for more than 100 children, including those without parental support.

The facility’s inauguration by Mr. Amir Alvi, Chief Operating Officer of Coromandel International, was attended by key officials including Mr. Trinadha, District Chief Planning Officer, and Mr. Srinivas, Joint Director of the Social Welfare Department. This project exemplifies Coromandel’s unwavering commitment to community upliftment by providing a nurturing environment that enhances the well-being and future prospects of these children.

The new dining hall enables all children to eat together, fostering a sense of community, belonging, and emotional security. It also elevates hygiene standards, promoting better health outcomes. Such transformations go beyond infrastructure—they create empowering spaces that nurture hope, confidence, and resilience among children who need it most.

In a heartfelt gesture, members of the Coromandel Ladies Welfare Association distributed sanitary kits to the children, symbolizing holistic support for their health and dignity. Mr. Alvi and Mr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Unit Head – Kakinada, personally interacted with the children, sharing moments of encouragement and care.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Amir Alvi said, ““This dining hall represents more than just infrastructure, it is a space that supports health, dignity, and togetherness for the children of Ananda Nilayam. It is deeply fulfilling to see the smiles on their faces and to know that we are contributing to a more secure and hopeful future for them.”.”

This project exemplifies Coromandel International’s ongoing dedication to creating safe, supportive environments for children and communities, reaffirming its role as a responsible corporate citizen driving meaningful social change.

About Coromandel

Coromandel International Limited is amongst India’s pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and other allied businesses and Crop Protection. These include Fertilizers, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2^nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertilizer in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertilizers, secondary & micronutrients and Nano fertilizers products. The Company is leading marketer of Organic fertilizers in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications.

It also operates a network of around 1000 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers agri inputs and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. The Company has 7 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company has 18 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers.

The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 24,444 Crores during FY24-25. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of  the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the INR 778 billion (INR 77,881 Crores) of the Murugappa Group.

For more details, visit www.coromandel.biz

About Murugappa Group

A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 10 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.

Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea, and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.

Guided by the Five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 94,041employees.

For more details, visit www.murugappa.com