Crystal Crop Protection to Acquire FMC India’s Commercial Business

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"We are excited about signing this definitive agreement to acquire this business of FMC in India. We look forward to welcoming a talented workforce into the Crystal group and aim at accelerating innovation across both chemical and biological domains of crop protection." - Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director - Crystal Crop Protection Limited

May 2026 : Crystal Crop Protection Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial crop protection business of FMC India for $252 million USD. This is a union that blends FMC’s global innovation pipeline with Crystal’s deep-rooted, farmer-centric reach across remote India. By bringing these two forces together, the deal promises to fast-track the delivery of advanced chemical and biological solutions to millions of farmers.

For Crystal Crop Protection, the acquisition is a bold step toward building a future-ready platform. Beyond acquiring the current portfolio and brand licenses, Crystal will benefit from a preferred supply agreement and access to FMC’s future pipeline of active ingredients.

Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Crystal Crop Protection Limited, shared his excitement about the journey ahead: "We are excited about signing this definitive agreement to acquire this business of FMC in India. We look forward to welcoming a talented workforce into the Crystal group and aim at accelerating innovation across both chemical and biological domains of crop protection."

While FMC Corporation is divesting its commercial wing in India to reduce debt and focus on high-growth global opportunities, its heart remains very much in the country. The company will continue its global R&D and manufacturing operations within India, ensuring that the spirit of discovery stays local.

Pierre Brondeau, FMC Chairman, CEO, and President, expressed confidence in the transition: "Crystal Crop Protection Limited is well-positioned to serve Indian farmers with FMC's portfolio of innovative technologies, and we look forward to supporting their growth through our supply agreement. FMC remains committed to India and will continue to conduct global R&D activities and maintain global manufacturing operations in the country."

As the transaction heads toward a planned closing by year-end 2026, the focus remains clear: ensuring that the people who feed the nation have the very best technology at their doorstep.

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