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Crystal Crop Protection has acquired 31.06 acres of land and assets in Jhagadia, Gujarat, from Kurl-On Ltd for a new greenfield agrochemical manufacturing project. The company plans to invest around INR 100 crore over three years to build a fully automated plant producing formulations and technical products. With an initial capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum, expandable to 120,000 tonnes, the facility will cater to domestic demand and exports to Asia and Africa. Strategic port access and Gujarat's industrial ecosystem influenced the location choice.
Crystal Crop Protection has acquired 31.06 acres of land along with existing assets from Kurl-On Ltd at Jhagadia in Gujarat to set up a greenfield manufacturing facility. The land acquisition marks a key step in the company's plan to expand its production footprint in India through owned industrial infrastructure. Advertisement
The company has outlined an investment plan of around INR 100 crore to be deployed over the next three years for developing a fully automated manufacturing plant. The proposed facility will focus on producing agrochemical formulations as well as technical-grade products, aligning with the company's long-term manufacturing and supply strategy.
At the initial stage, the plant is designed to have a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum of formulations. The layout allows for scalability, with the potential to increase capacity to 120,000 tonnes per annum as demand rises across domestic and overseas markets. This flexibility is intended to support volume growth without the need for immediate additional land acquisition.
The Jhagadia unit will manufacture a range of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides aimed at the Indian market and export destinations across Asia and Africa. Products planned for the facility include Topper, Tilt, Proclaim, Missile and ACM 9. The management stated that the new facility reinforces the company's commitment to building advanced and globally competitive manufacturing capabilities.
Crystal Crop Protection highlighted Gujarat's cost efficiency, stable regulatory environment and strong supply chain ecosystem as key factors behind selecting the state for the project. The Jhagadia location offers logistical advantages due to its proximity to major ports such as Dahej, Hazira and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, supporting both inbound raw material movement and outbound exports.
Gujarat has emerged over the years as India's leading hub for chemical manufacturing and exports, supported by established industrial clusters, port-led infrastructure and policy support. The company's latest land acquisition adds to the growing trend of agrochemical and specialty chemical players consolidating manufacturing operations within the state.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What has Crystal Crop Protection acquired in Gujarat?
Crystal Crop Protection has acquired 31.06 acres of land along with existing assets from Kurl-On Ltd at Jhagadia in Gujarat. The acquisition is intended for setting up a new greenfield agrochemical manufacturing facility, strengthening the company's owned production infrastructure in India.
Q2. How much investment is planned for the new manufacturing unit?
The company plans to invest around INR 100 crore over the next three years to develop the facility. The investment will be used to build a fully automated plant equipped for manufacturing both agrochemical formulations and technical-grade products.
Q3. What will be the production capacity of the Jhagadia plant?
The plant will initially have a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum of formulations. It has been designed with scalability in mind and can be expanded to 120,000 tonnes per annum as domestic and export demand increases.
Q4. What types of products will be manufactured at the facility?
The unit will manufacture a range of agrochemicals, including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Products planned for the facility include brands such as Topper, Tilt, Proclaim, Missile and ACM 9, catering to both Indian farmers and overseas markets.
Q5. Which markets will the new plant serve?
The Jhagadia facility will serve domestic demand as well as export markets in Asia and Africa. The export focus aligns with Crystal Crop Protection's strategy to expand its international presence and leverage India's growing role in global agrochemical supply chains.
Q6. Why was Gujarat chosen for this manufacturing project?
Gujarat was selected due to its cost-efficient industrial environment, stable regulatory framework and strong chemical manufacturing ecosystem. The Jhagadia location also offers logistical advantages, with proximity to major ports such as Dahej, Hazira and JNPT, supporting efficient import of raw materials and export of finished products.
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