Overview

Leveraging a wide distribution network to build major agri-based business

The agriculture sector is recognized a strategically important part of the economy and India is today the world's second largest producer of food after the United States.

DSCL agri-inputs business produces Urea fertilizer, is engaged in marketing of a range of other fertilizers, pesticides and other agri-related products. The Agri-Business is leveraging modern management practices to realize significant value:

• A strong "Shriram" brand equity.
• Over 3 decades of direct relationship with the farming community with supply of agri-inputs, education, training and community development programs.
• Operations spanning the North, West & South of India.
• Infrastructure of over 30 sales offices, 12 distribution warehouses, 200 wholesales and 4800 retail outlets.
• Shriram BioSeed Genetics India Ltd that produces high quality hybrid seeds at Hyderabad, AP, India.

DSCL's strategic focus is to build on its existing activities & infrastructure in agri-inputs, while also exploring opportunities in agri-outputs, food processing and agri-based end use products.

We offer online agronomy services to farmers through 107 centres – Shriram Krishi Vikas Kendras – established by us across the country that operate with the objective to increase farmer profitability by providing them effective agronomy services. We have a team of 102 agricultural graduates, recruited from local institutions and universities, and 15 development officers who work along with farmers to assist them in their endeavours. To ensure that our agronomists provide knowledgeable and unconditional advice, we have not assigned any sales responsibilities to our agronomists. The Shriram Krishi Vikas Kendras help upgrade farming methods and also provide assistance to the farming and rural community in the educational, hygiene and sanitation needs of the community as well as health care support for animal husbandry. Such initiatives have made us one of the most reliable and trusted partners of the Indian agri community.