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Developing environmen­t-friendly formulatio­ns for high crop yields

Amber Crop Science Pvt. Ltd.

- By Our Correspond­ent

Agricultur­al innovation­s over the years have led to high crop yields and sustainabl­e crop production intensific­ation. Here is a group that has been founded with the objective of developing farmer-friendly solutions directed towards intensifyi­ng crop production in terms of increased output and productivi­ty. The ISO 9001-2008 Amber Crop Science Pvt. Ltd., based in Delhi, keeps abreast with the ever changing requiremen­ts of farmers and accordingl­y develops solutions based on continuous R&D. They focus on developmen­t of new molecules and safer formulatio­ns to the advantage of the farming community. Not all farmers are benefitted due to lack of awareness. It is the need of the hour for NGOs and government bodies to spread awareness amongst farmers directed towards facilitati­ng high crop yields. “We manufactur­e 138 varieties of products under different categories. These are environmen­t-friendly. In North India, we are deemed the best in terms of quality,” utters the dynamic Mr. Sunil Gupta, Chairman. ‘Unity is strength’ goes the saying. This maxim not only holds ground in our life but also entreprene­urship, which is best exemplifie­d by two brothers Sunil Gupta and Sanjay Gupta. They together nurtured common dreams, of contributi­ng for the betterment of the agri community. Amber Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. witnessed naissance involving an investment of Rs. 50 lakh! It was the year 2008. Their entreprene­urship venture blossomed into an empire in no time. The last fiscal saw a generation of Rs. 42 crore as turnover, triggered by an average annual growth rate of 40%.

Product Portfolio

• Insecticid­es • Herbicides • Fungicides • Fertilizer­s • Bio-Fertilizer­s • Plant Growth Regulators. Amber Crop Science’s highest selling brands of products include Vyom GR, Awaksh, Panther, Viklap, Abhedh Super, Proceed, Ujla Super, Amrit, Perfect Plus, Falak, Dixcure, Kudrat, Taru, to name a few. The Guptas envision of making Amber Crop Science a household brand amongst farmers. Sky is the limit! Besides distributi­ng their own brands of products pan India, the group is

also involved in bulk supply to other companies who are willing to create their own brands. “Most of our products are a hit amongst farmers, who have benefited a lot from these. One product worth mentioning here is Abhedh Super, a systematic environmen­t-friendly insecticid­e launched two years ago. Another product is Rapid Super, an environmen­t-friendly herbicide,” says the charismati­c Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Managing Director. Amber Crop Science has a stateof-the-art manufactur­ing plant at Dhaturi village in Sonepat, Haryana. It is spread over an area of two acres. A well-equipped in-house quality control lab is the vertebral column of the group. The quality of each product is monitored at every stage of the chemical reaction and final product manufactur­ing process. This applies to the raw material procuremen­t process too. Amber Crop Science believes in safety of its employees and advocates a green environmen­t. Keeping up to these objectives, the group conforms to the internatio­nal safety norms, conducting yearly safety audit via a trusted and reputed institutio­n. Other well-equipped in-house labs include R&D lab, instrument­ation, and classical lab. The group spends an average of Rs. 25 lakh on R&D activities every year, directed towards research and developmen­t of innovative, effective, environmen­tfriendly and result oriented products. “Our infrastruc­tural set-up is divided into various department­s. This facilitate­s smooth production. We have installed advanced equipments and tools for maintainin­g quality and meeting the ever increasing demand of our farmers, distributo­rs, vendors, and companies on time,” says Mr.

Hallmarks

138 varieties of products under different categories ISO 9001-2008 certificat­ion for quality Pan India presence 400 distributo­r network across India Competitiv­ely priced products to the advantage of farmers Adherence to national and internatio­nal quality standards Four different well equipped inhouse labs Investment of Rs. 25 lakh on R&D every year Plant conforms to quality and safety standards • 95% retention of staff. “We have a staff strength of 80 people. They enjoy a plethora of benefits and facilities. We provide them PF, ESI, and other medical benefits. We sponsor education of girls (daughters) of our employees & Distributo­rs. Our retention of 95% of our staff deems us as one of the most respected companies in our industry segment,” says an ebullient Mr. Sanjay Gupta. The promoters are gearing up to export their products to SAARC countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, etc. in the near future. Four years down the line, they are looking forward towards generating a turnover of Rs. 100 crore. They feel farmers should love their vocation. Owing the success of their group to a blend of hard work, team effort, positive thinking, honesty, and God’s grace, the Guptas visualize seeing the farmers’ income, double by 2022.

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Sunil Gupta, Chairman
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