Coromandel International Earns Responsible Care Certification Across its Manufacturing Plants

Coromandel International Earns Responsible Care Certification Across its Manufacturing Plants 

~  Joins a select group of companies meeting the global chemical industry’s most rigorous standards of safety and stewardship, as recognized by the Indian Chemical Council

National  – Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has been awarded the Responsible Care Certification by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), becoming one of a select group of companies globally to achieve this recognition. Valid from April 2026 to March 2029, the certification covers all 18 manufacturing facilities across the Company’s Nutrients, Crop Protection Chemicals, Specialty Nutrients and Bio businesses.

Responsible Care is a globally recognized initiative of the chemical industry that promotes excellence in safety, health, environmental protection, product stewardship and security across the value chain. Administered globally by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) and implemented in over 70 countries, the framework helps companies strengthen responsible manufacturing practices and meet evolving stakeholder expectations.

Coromandel earned the certification following a comprehensive assessment and verification process led by the ICC. The Company undertook a structured improvement programme across its manufacturing operations, business functions and supplier ecosystem, with focused interventions in process safety, employee wellbeing, environmental performance, product responsibility, distribution safety and community engagement.

“This certification is a testament to Coromandel’s consistent focus on responsible manufacturing and high safety standards. We are making significant investments to strengthen our safety systems and environmental practices and remain committed to upholding the highest standards across all our operations.” said Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director & CEO, Coromandel International Limited.

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 2nd 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 more than 1200 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. 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 currently has 8 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company currently has 21 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. 31,827 Crores during FY 25-26. 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 Murugappa Group with a turnover of INR 90,178 crore in FY 24-25. 

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 94,041 employees. 

For more details, visit www.murugappa.com