Astec to sell 45.29% stake to Godrej Agrovet

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 18:37

At a price of Rs 190 per share, the transaction value is Rs 167.41 crore.

BASF opens R&D centre for agrochemicals in India

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 17:07

The new research and development (R&D) centre will contribute to tailor-made solutions for India's agriculture. We will partner with the farmers and work with them. The team in India will work towards development of new active ingredients, new formulations and technologies.

Swiss Syngenta rejects takeover bid by US Monsanto

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 19:08

Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.

United Phosphorus acquires Dutch agro-chemicals firm Agrichem

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 16:14

Mumbai-based UPL is a global generic crop protection, chemicals and seeds company.

Agrochemicals industry to cross $5 bn by 2017

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 16:37

The market size of Indian agrochemicals industry is expected to more than double to USD 5 billion by 2017 on rising agri production and increasing awareness among farmers.