The Economic Times

Indian agrochemical firms may benefit from volume recovery, but weak pricing, competition could pressure margins: Report

Global agrochemical markets face ongoing pressure from weak farmer economics and intense competition. Channel inventories have largely returned to normal after remaining elevated during 2024-25. Indian manufacturers may benefit from recovering volumes and patent expiries. However, weak generic pricing and competition will constrain profit margins for these companies. Companies with low-cost manufacturing and differentiated formulations are better positioned for growth.