Lila Agrotech

What Lila Agrotech does

Lila Agrotech Private Limited is an Indian agricultural inputs manufacturer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Madhyamgram, Kolkata, West Bengal. The company manufactures and sells organic and bio-based fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fungicides, micronutrients, plant growth regulators, and pest control traps under the Astha brand, alongside a small portfolio of conventional chemical crop protection products. The product catalog spans approximately 45 SKUs, with technology centered on microbial formulations (Azotobacter, Azospirillum, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma viride, Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis), earthworm-processed vermicompost (Eisenia Fetida), and neem-based botanical inputs, supplemented by conventional actives such as Copper Oxychloride, Hexaconazole, Imidacloprid, and Emamectin Benzoate.

The company's commercial model is primarily direct-to-consumer, executed through its own e-commerce storefront (lilaagrotech.com), WhatsApp Business ordering, and phone sales, with international shipping available. Revenue is generated on a pay-as-you-go unit-pricing basis (no disclosed subscriptions), with bulk discounts for distributors and enterprise customers. Lila Agrotech is NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production) certified and ISO 9001:2015 accredited, and holds a government manufacturer license. Its customer base spans individual farmers and home gardeners (primary segments), agricultural input distributors and retailers, large plantation operators (Goodricke tea estates), and an enterprise and government buyer roster that includes ITC, Indian Oil, Jindal Steel & Power, IFB Industries, BCKV University, CRIJAF, BENFED, WBSSCL, SSRDA, and CISF. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no external funding rounds recorded.

Name

Lila Agrotech

Legal name

LILA AGROTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://lilaagrotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lila Agrotech is a privately held Indian agri-input manufacturer, founded 2003 and headquartered in West Bengal, that produces and sells the Astha brand portfolio of organic fertilizers, bio-pesticides, micronutrients, and plant growth regulators to farmers, distributors, and enterprise/government buyers across India and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Agricultural Inputs

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biofertilizers & Microbial Inoculants (IMAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compost Tea, Extracts & Microbial Inoculants (AFABAKAD), Botanical Biopesticides & Plant Extracts (Essential Oils, Neem, Pyrethrins) (AFABAEAF), Organic Adjuvants & Spray Aids (OMRI Surfactants, Stickers, Oils) (AFABAKAL)

Keywords

• Organic fertilizers
• Bio fertilizers
• Bio pesticides
• Agricultural inputs
• Crop protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Madhyamgram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Lila Agrotech generates revenue through direct sales of organic and bio-based agricultural products including fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and micronutrients. Products are sold through their e-commerce website with prices ranging from approximately ₹75 to ₹13,000 per unit depending on product type and pack size. Both one-time purchases and recurring orders from returning customers contribute to revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lila Agrotech manufactures and supplies organic and bio-based agricultural inputs under the Astha brand, including organic fertilizers (vermicompost, neem cake, PROM), bio-fertilizers (nitrogen-fixing, phosphate-solubilizing, and potassium-mobilizing microbial consortia), bio-pesticides and bio-fungicides (Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma viride), chemical crop-protection products, crop-specific micronutrients, plant growth regulators, pheromone/sticky traps, and live Eisenia fetida earthworms. Products are sold via the company's own e-commerce website, WhatsApp and phone channels, and through distributors and government procurement, serving farmers, home gardeners, and institutional buyers across India.

Product overview

Lila Agrotech Pvt. Ltd. operates as a manufacturer and supplier of organic and bio-based agricultural inputs under the Astha brand. The product portfolio encompasses organic fertilizers (vermicompost, neem cake, phosphate manure), bio fertilizers (nitrogen-fixing, phosphate-solubilizing, potassium-mobilizing微生物), bio pesticides (Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis, neem oil), chemical crop protection (fungicides, insecticides), micronutrients (crop-specific blends), plant growth regulators, and pest control traps. The core Astha brand products are complemented by live earthworms and plant adjuvants, serving farmers across India with NPOP certified organic solutions for sustainable agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Astha: Primary product brand for organic and bio-based fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, micronutrients, and agricultural inputs. The Astha brand includes products such as Astha Vermicompost, Astha Bio NPK, Astha PROM, Astha Neem Super, and various bio-pesticides and fungicides.

Products and services

• Astha Vermicompost
• Astha Bio NPK (Liquid Consortia)
• Astha PROM (Phosphate Rich Organic Manure)
• Astha Neem Super (Neem Oiled Cake Powder)
• Astha RHIZO (Rhizobium sp. bio fertilizer)
• Astha B Guard (Beauveria bassiana bio-insecticide)
• Astha KMB (Potassium Mobilizing Bio Fertilizer)
• Astha Organic Nitrogen
• Astha PSB (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria)
• Astha PF (Pseudomonas fluorescens bio-fungicide)
• Astha AZO (Azotobacter bio fertilizer)
• Astha AZO-PSB (dual-action bio fertilizer)
• Astha TV (Trichoderma viride bio-fungicide)
• Astha Cure (Copper Oxychloride 50% WP fungicide)
• Astha Sulfacure (Calcium Polysulphide fungicide/acaricide)
• Astha Takshak (Emamectin Benzoate 1.9% pesticide)
• Astha Hexaplus (Hexaconazole 5% SC systemic fungicide)
• Astha Knight (Chlorpyrifos + Alphacypermethrin insecticide)
• Astha Imidaflu (Imidacloprid 17.8% SL insecticide)
• Astha BT (Bacillus thuringiensis bio-insecticide)
• Astha Rados (Larvicide)
• Astha LamdaGuard (Lambda-cyhalothrin insecticide)
• Astha Killer 30 (advanced bio-fungicide with Oenanthol bisulphate and neem oil)
• Astha Killer 15 (Neem Oil 1500ppm Azadirachtin pesticide)
• Astha Root Master (rooting hormone powder)
• Astha Growth Bluster (plant growth promoter and biostimulant)
• Astha Zyme Super (natural plant nutrient)
• Astha Zibok (MAA + Magnesium + Zinc + Boron nutrient for flower/fruit drop prevention)
• Astha Power Zed (Zinc EDTA 12% chelated micronutrient)
• Astha Grow Gold (Gibberellic Acid plant growth regulator)
• Astha Tea Special (micronutrient for tea plants)
• Astha Chilli Special (micronutrient for chilli)
• Astha Potato Special (micronutrient for potato)
• Astha Micromix (Cu + B + Zn + Ca + Mg micronutrient mixture)
• Astha Mango Lichi Special (micronutrient for mango and litchi orchards)
• Astha Vegetable Special (micronutrient for vegetables)
• Astha Orchard Special (liquid nutrient for orchards)
• Astha Max Bor (boron micronutrient fertilizer)
• Astha Yellow Sticky Trap (mechanical pest control trap)
• Astha Pheromone Traps (for melon fly and fruit fly control)
• Astha Trichoderma Harzianum (bio-fungicide)
• Astha Sticky (plant adjuvant for spray adhesion and yield)
• Live Earthworms – Eisenia Fetida (for vermicomposting, gardening, fishing, pets)

Quantifiable outcome

• Crop yield increase of 20-30% with Astha organic solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• BCKV University (Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with agricultural university for research collaboration and knowledge sharing in organic farming practices. BCKV is a premier agricultural research and education institution in West Bengal.
• BENFED (West Bengal State Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Ltd)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment-backed agricultural cooperative federation serving as a key distribution channel for agricultural inputs including organic fertilizers and bio-products across West Bengal.
• WBSSCL (West Bengal State Seed Corporation Ltd)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState government seed corporation procurement relationship for agricultural inputs supporting farmer welfare programs.
• SSRDA (State Silk Research & Development Agency, Govt. of WB)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment agricultural agency procurement for silk research and development programs requiring organic agricultural inputs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IPL Biologicals: India-focused biological agri-input company offering biofertilizers, biocontrol agents, and biostimulants with a similar Astha-style full-spectrum organic portfolio targeting Indian growers.
• Kan Biosys: Pune-based manufacturer of biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biocontrol products using microbial strains (Trichoderma, Pseudomonas, Bacillus) — directly comparable proprietary-technology positioning.
• Multiplex Group: Indian manufacturer of biofertilizers, biopesticides, plant growth promoters, and micronutrients with overlapping organic and bio-input product categories serving Indian farmers — the closest direct comparable in scale and product mix.
• Biostadt India: Mumbai-based biofertilizer and biopesticide company distributing across India — comparable product range (microbial inoculants, neem formulations) and Indian market focus.
• T Stanes and Company: Long-established Indian biofertilizer and biocontrol manufacturer producing nitrogen-fixers, PSB, Trichoderma, and neem-based pesticides — a heritage peer in India's organic-input market.

Broad incumbents

• Coromandel International: Major Indian fertilizer and crop protection company with bio-product subsidiaries — broader portfolio than Lila Agrotech but operates in the same agri-input distribution channels in India.
• UPL Limited: India's largest agrichemical company with a global bioSolutions and natural plant protection portfolio — sets the competitive ceiling and serves as a likely strategic acquirer of bio-input specialists.
• PI Industries: Large Indian agrichemical and custom synthesis company with a growing biologicals portfolio — a much larger incumbent overlapping in crop protection and increasingly in bio-inputs.
• Novonesis (Novozymes): Global leader in microbial bio解决方案 and agricultural biologicals — a top-tier incumbent whose product platform spans biofertilizers and biocontrol relevant to Lila Agrotech's category.
• Bayer Crop Science India: Multinational crop protection major with biologicals and biopesticide offerings (including Serifel) — competes in the same farmer-customer space at far greater scale and R&D intensity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Lilaagrotechpvl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lilaagrotech5324
• Facebookfacebook.com/organicbiofertilizers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lila-agrotech-privet-limited

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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