In this episode of the BusinessLine Agrospective Podcast, Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks with Ankur Aggarwal, chairman of CropLife India and executive chairman & managing director of Crystal Crop Protection ltd, on how geopolitical tensions are impacting global agrochemical supply chains, raw material availability and input costs for farmers.

The Indian agrochemical and agri-input sector is navigating heightened uncertainty amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, rising energy and freight costs, disrupted trade routes, and evolving domestic regulations.

Aggarwal explains why price pressures may ease but not fully revert, outlines the limited long-term impact on India’s ₹40,000-crore agrochemical exports despite higher logistics costs, and discusses the government’s proactive engagement with industry during the crisis.

The conversation also looks at how Indian companies can move up the value chain from generics to innovation-led products, the importance of regulatory data protection, and the way forward for India’s pesticide management framework.

The discussion concludes with looking at science-backed, regulated pesticide use, tackling counterfeit products, and explaining why collaboration between government and industry is critical for sustainable, high-productivity agriculture.

Published on April 30, 2026