What we do Sharda Cropchem Limited is a global agrochemicals company specializing in marketing and distribution of generic crop protection chemicals across Europe, North America, Latin America, and other regions. |
Founded in 2,004 |
Market share A leading player in generic crop protection chemicals with presence in 80+ countries and strong dossier library of over 3,000 registrations. |
Problem solved Provides affordable generic agrochemical formulations and active ingredients to meet growing global food demand and crop protection needs. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves global agrochemical distributors and farmers through 500+ sales force and 525+ third-party distributors; focused on B2B markets. |
Key management Mr. Ramprakash V. Bubna (Chairman & Managing Director, IIT Bombay graduate) with over 57 years's experience in chemicals and agrochemical industry. |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1987 initially in dyes, transitioned to agrochemicals in 1990s; went public in 2014; expanded presence with multiple global subsidiaries; invested heavily in product registrations. |
Where we operate Operations and sales in India, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and Asia across 80+ countries. |
Top products or what we offer Offers wide range of generic fungicides, herbicides, insecticides formulations and active ingredients, along with non-agro products like conveyor belts and dyes. |
Top brands Flags brands under Sharda Cropchem umbrella in agrochemicals with 3,004 product registrations globally, strong in European and NAFTA markets. |
Raw materials needed Active ingredients, formulations sourced mainly from global manufacturers in China and India. |
Raw materials supplier Multiple global formulators and manufacturers, primarily from China and India. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely recurring through sustained registrations but also subject to seasonal and regulatory cycles. |
Our industry position Among top global generic agrochemical suppliers with significant registrations in regulated markets and expanding sales footprint. |
Financial highlights FY25 consolidated revenue Rs. 4,319 crore; PAT Rs. 304 crore; EBITDA margin ~15.8%; strong year-on-year growth with increasing registrations investment. |
Geographical revenue split Revenue mainly from Europe (~52%), NAFTA (~29%), Latin America (~7%), India (~1%), and Rest of the World (~6%) as of recent years. |
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Whats driving growth Growth driven by new product registrations, geographic expansion, increased sales force, and demand in developed and emerging agricultural markets. |
Our future plans Focus on expanding sales force globally, increasing product registrations, operational efficiencies, and penetrating new markets. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainability through responsible product handling and CSR initiatives in education, healthcare, and rural development. |
Our people and values Strong leadership team with over 500 sales personnel; emphasizes corporate governance, diversity, and employee welfare. |
Key challenges ahead Regulatory changes, competition in generic agrochemicals, raw material price volatility, and geopolitical risks. |
Interesting facts Oversubscribed IPO in 2014 by 51 times; one of the largest libraries of agrochemical dossiers globally. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates product registration risks by diversified portfolio; expands global presence to reduce market dependency; continual R&D investment. |
