About Us

We are India’s pioneers and leading agri-solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. Starting our operations from India’s first fertiliser plant at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu in 1906, we have been evolving for over a century by offering customized farm solutions and advisory services. Our ‘Farmer First’ approach, quality focus and consumer connect initiatives have helped in gaining farmer’s trust and has established ‘Gromor’ amongst the most trusted brands in the country.

The trust built over the decades has catapulted us to be India’s largest private sector phosphatic fertiliser company. We are also the world’s largest neem-based bio-pesticide manufacturer, the number one organic fertiliser marketer; and we have the country’s largest agri-retail chain with over 900+ stores.

Revenue in 2023-24

₹ 22,290 Crores

Worldwide Over

13,650 Employees

Partnering with over

2 Crore Farmers

Our

Operations

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Over the years, we have diversified our offerings to emerge as a complete farm solutions provider, offering seeding to harvesting solutions. We offer Plant Nutrients and Crop Protection solutions including Fertiliser, Crop Protection, Bio-pesticides, Specialty Nutrients and Organic fertiliser. We also operate a network of around 900+ rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu offering products and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers through our gromor stores.

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Milestones

1906
1906

Parent company E.I.D Parry started operating the first Single Super Phosphate plant in India at Ranipet

1961
1961

Coromandel Fertilisers Ltd was incorporated by the synergistic efforts of two major companies of the US namely Chevron Chemical Company

1967
1967

Complex fertilizer plant commissioned at Visakhapatnam

1981
1981

Murugappa Group acquired majority shareholding in EID Parry

2000
2000

Expansion of Complex fertiliser capacity at Visakhapatnam

2003
2003

Farm Inputs Division of EID Parry India merged with Coromandel

2004-07
2004-07

Investment in Godavari Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd becoming the 2nd largest Phosphatic fertiliser player in the country

2005
2005

Entered into an agreement with Foskor (Pty.) Ltd., a South African Company. Helped Foskor improve its financial performance over the years.

2005
2005

Strategic investment in Foskor, South Africa for sourcing Phosphoric Acid

2006
2006

Investment in FICOM Organics Ltd to expand its Agrochemical manufacturing footprint

2007
2007

Started its first rural retail store in Andhra. Today, company operates ~750+ stores in Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

2008
2008

Launch of organic fertilisers and Specialty Nutrients including Micro-Nutrients and Water Soluble fertilisers.

2010
2010

Expanded Agrochemical formulation presence through acquisition of Pasura Biotech

2011
2011

Expanded agrochemical export footprint and technical manufacturing through acquiring Sabero Organics

2011
2011

Signed up with Shell for micronized sulfur technology and introduced slow release sulfur fertilizers - a first in India.

2013
2013

Strengthened Single Super Phosphate portfolio in West & North India through acquisition of Liberty Phosphates

2013
2013

Commissioning of Joint Venture Plant at Tunisia for manufacturing Phosphoric acid

2013
2013

Commissioning of ‘C’ train at Kakinada to expand its Phosphatic fertiliser capacity

2014
2014

Joint Venture with Yanmar and Mitsui for providing farm mechanization solutions

2016
2016

State of the Art R&D labs for Nano Technology (IIT Bombay-Monash Academy) and for crop protection chemicals at Hyderabad.

2017
2017

Acquired Bio-Pesticides business of EID Parry to expand its presence in Biologicals segment

2019
2019

Forward integration through expansion of Phosphoric Acid capacity at Visakhapatnam

2022
2022

Forayed into rock phosphate mining through investment in BMCC, Senegal; holding 45% equity stake

2023
2023

Foray into Specialty chemicals & CDMO businesses.

2023
2023

Expanding technology footprint - Entering into Drone Manufacturing by investing in Dhaksha Unmanned Systems.

2023
2023

Commissioning of 1500 tpd Sulphuric acid plant and Desalination at Vizag, another step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission.

2023
2023

Unveiled Nanotechnology Center at Coimbatore.

2024
2024

Commenced activity to set up its 1000 Crore plus PA & SA Plants at Kakinada.

2024
2024

Expanded Agtech footprint; increased shareholding in Ecozen, a climate-smart Deeptech Company (String bio & X Machine).

2024
2024

Shares in drone company Daksha Drones.

2024
2024

A state-of-the-art nano-fertilizer plant was inaugurated in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Our

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision​

To be the leader in farm solutions business in geography of choice, consistently delivering superior value to stakeholders through highly engaged employees, with a strong commitment towards sustainability and our values.

Mission​

To enhance prosperity of farmers through quality farm solutions with sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Values & Belief ​

The fundamental principle of economic activity is that no man you transact with will lose then you shall not.

Our

Values That Guide Us

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About
Murugappa Group

A 124-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 778 billion (77,881 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 9 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, EID Parry (India) 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, electro minerals, 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 over 83,500 employees. For more details, visit https://www.murugappa.com/

About Murugappa Group

A 124-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 778 billion (77,881 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 9 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, EID Parry (India) 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, electro minerals, 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 over 83,500 employees. For more details, visit https://www.murugappa.com/
Our

Board of Directors

Awards

‘VIRASAT’ campaign bags Silver Award in the category of Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture at the 2nd edition of the E4M DO GOOD Awards
‘VIRASAT’ campaign bags Silver Award in the category of Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture at the 2nd edition of the E4M DO GOOD Awards
Coromandel Bio team wins Silver Award for EHS Excellence in the Manufacturing Sector 2024 at the 17th Edition of the CII-SR EHS Excellence Awards
Coromandel Bio team wins Silver Award for EHS Excellence in the Manufacturing Sector 2024 at the 17th Edition of the CII-SR EHS Excellence Awards
Rural-centric Innovation at National Intelectual Property Awards 2024
Rural-centric Innovation at National Intelectual Property Awards 2024
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