New Delhi (14.05.2026): IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt Ltd, a leading player in India’s crop protection industry, has announced at its 47th Board Meeting held on May 1, 2026, the Board of Directors unanimously elected Dileep Sanghani, Chairman, IFFCO as Chairman of IFFCO-MC Crop Science Pvt Ltd. The appointment was formally approved at IFFCO Sadan in the presence of distinguished Board Members and Senior leadership.
This appointment marks a significant milestone in IFFCO-MC’s growth journey and reflects the organization’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation and farmer-centricity. It comes at a pivotal time when Indian agriculture is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability imperatives, and the need for enhanced farm productivity.
Sanghani, who also serves as Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), is an eminent co-operator who has been deeply involved in providing strength to the Indian cooperative movement since the last three decades. Sanghani is currently holding key positions in various top national and state level cooperative organisations like NAFED, NCUI and GUJCOMASOL. Sanghani has represented Amreli constituency four times in the Lok Sabha from 1991-2004. He has also served as an MLA from Amreli and has headed various key ministries like Agriculture, Cooperation, Animal Husbandry, etc in Gujarat. Sanghani has been instrumental in formulating farmer-oriented policies of IFFCO.
His visionary leadership and strategic insight are expected to further strengthen IFFCO-MC’s mission of delivering cutting-edge crop protection solutions and driving sustainable agricultural growth across the country. Under his stewardship, IFFCO-MC aims to accelerate its growth trajectory by expanding its innovative product portfolio, enhancing farmer outreach through knowledge-driven initiatives, and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and value creation for farmers.
IFFCO-MC remains steadfast in its mission to empower farmers by providing high-quality, effective, and responsible crop protection solutions. The company continues to promote sustainable Agricultural practices, improve crop productivity, and support farmers in achieving higher yields and improved profitability. With Sanghani at the helm, the organization is well-positioned to achieve new benchmarks of excellence and impact.
On this occasion, the Board of Directors including Hajime Kito (Vice Chairman), Naohiro Yoshida (Director), Yogendra Kumar (Director), Manoj Varshney (MD & CEO), and Rohit Chopra (Jt. CEO), along with Santosh Shukla (COO, IFFCO-MC), extended their heartfelt congratulations to Sanghani and expressed strong confidence in his leadership to guide the organization into its next phase of growth and innovation.
The leadership team also reaffirmed its collective commitment to advancing IFFCO-MC’s vision of delivering value-driven, farmer-centric solutions while contributing meaningfully to the sustainability and resilience of Indian agriculture under the guidance and vision of Dileep Sanghani.