What we do Coromandel International Ltd is a leading Indian agriculture solutions company offering fertilizers, specialty nutrients, crop protection, and retail services to millions of farmers. |
Founded in 1,961 |
Market share Second largest phosphatic fertilizer manufacturer in India with significant market share in crop protection and specialty nutrients segments. |
Problem solved Providing comprehensive farm inputs and advisory services to improve crop productivity and farmer income while promoting sustainable agriculture. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves ~5 million farmers through >900 retail outlets primarily in South and Western India; B2B and B2C customers including farmers and agri-dealers. |
Key management Arun Alagappan (Executive Chairman), Sankarasubramanian S. (Managing Director and CEO), Dr. Raghuram Devarakonda (Executive Director). |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1961; expanded through acquisitions including Sabero Organics and Liberty groups; pioneered nano fertilizers and drone-based spraying solutions. |
Where we operate Operations across India with exports and subsidiaries in Africa, Latin America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. |
Top products or what we offer Phosphatic fertilizers, specialty nutrients, crop protection chemicals, nano fertilizers, and agri-retail products; flagship brand 'Gromor' fertilizers. |
Top brands Gromor fertilizers (#1 private brand), Prachand (patented fertilizer), Sabero crop protection products, various specialty nutrient lines. |
Raw materials needed Phosphate rock, sulphur, ammonia, and raw chemicals for fertilizers and crop protection formulations. |
Raw materials supplier Own mining operations in Senegal, partnerships with Tunisian Indian Fertilisers and Foskor South Africa. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely recurring through fertilizer and crop protection sales with seasonality linked to agricultural cycles. |
Our industry position Strong leader in phosphatic fertilizers and crop protection with expanding specialty nutrient presence. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue ~24,064 Cr INR, net profit ~1,941 Cr INR, 13% YoY growth in profitability, EBITDA margin ~11%. |
Geographical revenue split ~95% revenue from India, ~5% from international markets (Africa, Latin America, Australia). |
Order book Not specifically disclosed; strategic acquisitions and expansions indicate strong demand pipeline. |
Whats driving growth Robust monsoon, increased crop sowing, new product launches including nano fertilizers, expanding retail footprint and precision agtech adoption. |
Our future plans Capacity expansions in fertility and crop protection, multi-product plant in Gujarat, enhanced digital/AI-based farm advisory, drone spraying scale-up. |
Our green promise Top 7% in Dow Jones Sustainability Index; initiatives in waste heat recovery, plastic recycling, non-conventional water use, and green belt development. |
Our people and values 3,000+ retail team members; safety-first culture with zero incident focus; diversity with inclusive policies. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material price volatility, climatic uncertainties, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures in agri-input markets. |
Interesting facts Largest private sector phosphatic fertilizer producer; pioneering nanotechnology-based fertilizers and drone spraying in India. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates supply risks via backward integration; invests in R&D and digital farming to sustain competitive advantage. |
