3rd Annual Agrochemicals R&D & Innovations India Summit 2025
Research and development (R&D) is the innovation engine of the agrochemical industry and is crucial for driving growth. The industry is on the verge of constantly evolving technology to meet a wide range of demands, with R&D taking precedence. Over 3,000 crores of rupees have been spent on R&D by Indian corporations in the form of land, buildings, equipment, trials, and registration. This represents 5% of the agrochemical sector's overall revenue, which has significantly increased in recent years. The argument for the crop protection chemicals sector is becoming stronger with innovation driven by R&D exports. Agrochemical companies are increasingly focusing on introducing new formulations in their R&D capabilities and product mix to gain an edge.
India has risen to become the second-largest exporter of agrochemicals globally in 2022, with exports valued at $5.5 billion. By 2025, India's agrochemical market is expected to grow to $18.1 billion USD.
The 3rd Annual Agrochemicals R&D & Innovations India Summit 2025 is a premier event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to shape the future of agrochemicals in India. This summit serves as a platform to explore groundbreaking advancements, discuss policy reforms, and address the challenges facing the agrochemical sector. With a special focus on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation, the event will provide actionable insights to accelerate growth under the Make in India initiative.
Thought Leaders

Dr. Hrushikesh Mirgal
Application Manager, S.Asia, Crop & Health Care
Croda India Company Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Kawar Lal Dabodhia
VP- R&D Formulation
Willowood Chemicals Ltd.

Dr. Rajendra Jain
Head – R&D
Indofil Industries Ltd.

Dr. Ranjesh Kumar Singh
General Manager- Regulatory Affairs & Product Development
Bharat Certis Agriscience Ltd.

KRK Reddy
Managing Director
Sri BioAesthetics Pvt. Ltd.

Praful Bhamare
Head - Registration & Regulatory Affairs
PI Industries Ltd.

Raju Kapoor
Director – Public & Industry Affairs
FMC India Pvt. Ltd.

Sangeeta Mendiratta
Lead- Government Affairs, Public Affairs & Sustainability
Bayer Crop Science Ltd.

Simhadri Naidu
Vice President
PI Industries Ltd.

Topic Highlights
- The role of policy reforms in supporting agrochemical innovation under Make in India
- AI-driven agrochemical R&D - Streamlining the innovation process
- The role of Digital Agriculture (DA) in agrochemical for optimizing plant health and other parameters
- The growth of biologicals - Revolutionizing agriculture worldwide and in India
- Agrochemical regulatory framework in India - Current landscape and challenges
- Advancing drone technology by precision in droplets and reduction in drift
Key Takeaways
- Insights on the registration process of a new molecule
- Exploring digitalization and AI in the Indian agrochemical sector
- Deep dive session on the changing landscape of patents and IPR
- Understanding the specific guidelines of R&D regulatory landscape, policy and trade
- Understand detailed and late regulatory updates on pesticide regulation
- Evaluating the success of R&D-improving strategie
- Leverage this golden opportunity to connect with regulatory bodies and industry experts


Who will you meet?
Functional Heads of:- Research & Development
- New Product Development
- Product Innovation
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Intellectual Property & Patents
- Process Engineering / Reengineering
- Biotechnology Research
- Regulatory Affairs
Why should you attend?
- To uncover trends, learn unique perspectives, and engage in discussions
- To meet with c-level executives from top agrochemical companies
- To gain knowledge of new product launches in the agrochemical sector
- Understanding the regulatory and market landscape and future of the agrochemical industry
- Learn about new developments in natural and synthetic agrochemicals
