IFFCO-MC Appoints Dileep Sanghani as New Chairman, Focus to Strengthen Farmer-Centric Growth

Key Highlights

• Dileep Sanghani appointed Chairman of IFFCO-MC.

• Decision taken during 47th Board Meeting.

• Focus on sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare.

• Company plans to expand crop protection portfolio.

• IFFCO-MC formed by IFFCO and Mitsubishi Corporation.

IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. has announced the appointment of Dileep Sanghani as the new Chairman of the company. The decision was taken unanimously during the company’s 47th Board Meeting held on 1 May 2026.

The appointment was officially approved at IFFCO Sadan in the presence of board members and senior company officials. According to the company, this appointment marks an important milestone in its growth journey and reflects its continued focus on innovation, agricultural development, and farmer welfare.

Strong Experience in the Cooperative Sector

Sh. Dileep Sanghani is currently serving as the Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited. He has been associated with India’s cooperative sector for more than 30 years and is known for his contribution to strengthening cooperative organisations across the country.

He also holds key positions in several national and state-level cooperative organisations, including NAFED, NCUI, and GUJCOMASOL.

Apart from his cooperative leadership roles, Sanghani represented the Amreli constituency in the Lok Sabha four times between 1991 and 2004. He also served as an MLA from Amreli and managed important ministries in Gujarat such as Agriculture, Cooperation, and Animal Husbandry.

IFFCO-MC stated that his leadership and experience have also contributed significantly to developing farmer-focused policies at IFFCO.

Company to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture

IFFCO-MC believes that under the leadership of Sh. Sanghani, the company will further strengthen its position in India’s crop protection industry. The company plans to expand its product portfolio, encourage sustainable agricultural practices, and increase farmer outreach through knowledge-based programmes.

The company also aims to provide better crop protection solutions to farmers while supporting higher productivity and improving farm income across the country.

On this occasion, senior officials and board members including Hajime Kito, Naohiro Yoshida, Yogendra Kumar, Manoj Varshney, Rohit Chopra, and Santosh Shukla congratulated Sh. Sanghani and expressed confidence in his leadership.

About IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd.

IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2015 as a joint venture between IFFCO and Mitsubishi Corporation. The company focuses on providing quality crop protection products to farmers at reasonable prices.

Over the years, IFFCO-MC has developed a wide range of agricultural products, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and biological solutions for farming.

The company follows a single-tier distribution model to maintain transparency and ensure farmer-friendly pricing. It also provides free accidental insurance coverage under its ‘Kisan Suraksha Bima Yojana’ with the purchase of selected IFFCO-MC products.

The company said it remains committed to supporting Indian farmers through quality agricultural solutions, sustainable farming practices, and improved crop protection technologies.

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CMV360 Says

The appointment of Dileep Sanghani as Chairman of IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. is expected to strengthen the company’s farmer-focused vision and sustainable agriculture goals. With his long experience in the cooperative sector and agricultural leadership, the company aims to expand crop protection solutions, improve farmer outreach, and support higher farm productivity and income. IFFCO-MC also plans to continue promoting innovation and affordable agricultural products for Indian farmers.