Dileep Sanghani Becomes Chairman of IFFCO-MC

Dileep Sanghani was appointed as the new Chairman of IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. The decision was taken during the company’s 47th Board Meeting. It was held on 1st May 2026 at IFFCO Sadan, located in the Saket district in New Delhi. The appointment was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team.

The company stated that this appointment marks an important milestone in IFFCO-MC’s growth journey. The leadership team believes that the new appointment will strengthen the company’s vision of delivering innovative and farmer-focused crop protection solutions across India.

Focus on Growth and Farmer-Centric Innovation

Indian agriculture is rapidly evolving with the adoption of advanced technologies and sustainable farming practices. Under the leadership of Dileep Sanghani, IFFCO-MC plans to expand its innovative product portfolio. It improves farmer outreach programs, and promote sustainable agricultural growth.

The company also aims to support farmers with effective crop protection products that can improve productivity and profitability.

Dileep Sanghani’s Experience in the Cooperative Sector

Dileep Sanghani is also the Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO). He has been actively associated with the cooperative movement for more than three decades. He currently holds key positions in organisations such as NAFED, NCUI, and GUJCOMASOL.

Apart from this, he represented the Amreli constituency in Lok Sabha four times between 1991 and 2004. He also served as an MLA in Gujarat and managed important departments like Agriculture, Cooperation, and Animal Husbandry.

IFFCO-MC: Company Statement

IFFCO-MC said that the company remains committed to empowering farmers by offering high-quality and affordable crop protection solutions.

The company currently provides products across categories such as herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and agri-biological solutions. Its farmer-focused distribution system helps ensure transparency and better pricing for farmers. Board Members including Vice Chairman Hajime Kito, Director Naohiro Yoshida, Director Yogendra Kumar, MD & CEO Manoj Varshney, Jt. CEO Rohit Chopra, and COO Santosh Shukla congratulated Dileep Sanghani on his appointment.

The leadership team expressed confidence that his guidance and experience will help the organisation achieve new milestones in growth, sustainability, and agricultural innovation.

About IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd.

IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2015 as a joint venture between Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited and Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan.

The company focuses on delivering affordable crop protection products and sustainable farming solutions to Indian farmers. It also runs the “Kisan Suraksha Bima Yojana,” under which farmers receive free accidental insurance coverage on the purchase of IFFCO-MC products.