Sharda Cropchem Ltd

Summary

Sharda Cropchem Limited is a fast-growing global agrochemicals company with an asset-light business model. The company is engaged in the marketing and distribution of a wide range of formulations and generic active ingredients, in more than 80 countries. Shardas key business differentiator is its early presence in developed markets with entry barriers that have a high cost of registration, and stringent testing standards with prolonged approval timeline. In FY18, 80% of the companys revenues came from the highly developed European and NAFTA markets. The company operates two business verticals - agrochemicals business and non-agrochemicals business.Within the framework of a typical agrochemical value chain, Sharda Cropchem has adopted an asset-light business model that enables the company to offer a diversified range of formulations, without incremental manufacturing capex. This includes catering to the fungicide, herbicide and insecticide segments, which protect different kinds of crops; the turf and specialty markets; as well as disinfectants in the biocide segment. The Company prioritises the identification of generic molecules and registration opportunities; the preparation of dossiers; and the obtaining registrations for formulations and other active ingredients. To provide this wide range of chemicals, the company procures formulations in their finished form, as well as engaging with third part formulations. This lends to the versatility and agility of the companys... Read More