Industry Leaders and Government Officials in the Fertilizer Sector Gathering in 2025 for a Revolutionary Discussion Titled "Innovate, Regulate, Elevate"
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The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) hosted the second edition of their B2G Roundtable on August 2, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event, themed "Innovate, Regulate, Elevate: Shaping India's Fertilizer Future," brought together stakeholders from government, industry, and research institutions to discuss key reforms aimed at promoting innovation, regulation, and elevation in India's non-subsidized fertilizer sector.
The discussions revolved around six thematic sessions: Innovative Fertilizers and Quality Control, Voluntary Anti-Counterfeiting Measures, Central Licence Portal, Bio-stimulants Regulation, Decriminalization of Non-Subsidized Fertilizer Laws, and Liberalized Import-Export Policy for Non-Subsidized Fertilizers.
Dr. Rahul Mirchandani, President of IMMA, emphasized the need for dynamic, soil-responsive fertilizer formulations, as well as the importance of voluntary smart labeling and QR-coded traceability to protect brand credibility and farmer trust in the face of rising counterfeit threats.
Sameer Pathare, Vice President of IMMA, underscored the need for decriminalization reforms for non-subsidized fertilizer laws and urged policymakers to act swiftly on the practical reforms being tabled, especially those that unlock India's export potential.
The roundtable also addressed the need for a unified, digital, and national licensing platform, which is expected to save crores annually and fast-track innovative products to market. Additionally, the discussions highlighted the importance of a liberalized import-export policy for non-subsidized fertilizers to meet the growing global demand for India's high-efficiency micronutrients and specialty fertilizers.
The event concluded with an open forum and roadmap presentation to the Government of India, summarizing consensus-based industry recommendations. The reforms discussed aim to reduce the sector’s dependence on government subsidies by encouraging advanced technologies and innovative practices, aligning with the broader goal of increasing agricultural productivity while maintaining fiscal prudence.
These initiatives complement national agricultural objectives, such as boosting crop production and increasing farmer income, while ensuring policy frameworks enable a more sustainable fertilizer industry that can support food security and environmental goals over the coming decade.
In summary, the IMMA B2G Roundtable 2025 aimed to shape India’s non-subsidized fertilizer sector by fostering reforms centered on innovation, improved regulation, and strategic elevation to create a market-driven, technologically advanced, and sustainable fertilizer industry.
- In order to align with the federal government's objectives, the revised import-export policy for non-subsidized fertilizers discussed at the IMMA B2G Roundtable 2025 is aimed at boosting the global demand for India's high-efficiency micronutrients and specialty fertilizers, which are key components of the country's business and finance sectors.
- The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association's (IMMA) focus on voluntary smart labeling and QR-coded traceability during the B2G Roundtable 2025 is a strategic business initiative designed to safeguard brand credibility and earn farmer trust in finance-driven marketplaces, as well as foster innovation in the fertilizer sector.
