Sumitomo Chemical India

What Sumitomo Chemical India does

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL, BSE: 542920, SUMICHEM) is a publicly listed Indian agrochemical and chemical company incorporated in 2000 in Mumbai as the Indian subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Japan, and listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2019 following its merger with Excel Crop Care Limited. The company manufactures, imports, and markets products across four divisions — Agro Solutions (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, miticides under SCIL Speciality, SCIL ECC, and SCIL Basic sub-brands), Environmental Health (household insecticides, professional pest control, and public-health vector control including Celphos, Sumilarv, Gokilaht-S, and VectoBac), Animal Nutrition (SUMIMET methionine feed additives for poultry and livestock), and Plant Nutrition & Growth Regulators (Promalin, Progibb). Manufacturing runs across six Indian sites in Bhavnagar, Gajod, Tarapur, Silvassa, Vapi, Chinchani, and Dharwad, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Tanzania and Belgium, and representative offices in Vietnam and China serving customers in 55+ countries.

SCIL monetizes primarily through one-time B2B product sales via an extensive state-wise dealer network across India (16+ states) and through exports of technical actives and branded/generic formulations internationally. The pricing model is volume-and-market-determined via distribution channels rather than disclosed tier pricing, and the customer base spans Indian farmers (high-volume SMB), professional pest control operators, government programs (NVBDCP for vector control, FCI and Central Warehousing Corporation for fumigation), animal feed producers, and institutional public-health bodies, with select differentiation coming from Sumitomo parent's proprietary chemistry (e.g., INDIFLIN, Clothianidin, Cyphenothrin) and Valent Biosciences' biological portfolio (Dipel, TRICHO HR, SUDOCEL).

Financially, the FY26 (April 2025–March 2026) results showed ₹31,563.35 million in revenue from operations, a record ₹5,431.39 million PAT (up ~8% YoY), and 20.7% EBITDA margins on a debt-free balance sheet (D/E 0.02) with ROCE above 18%. Strategic optionality extends beyond agrochemicals through the parent's GlaSSEM joint venture with Samsung Electro-Mechanics (announced July 2026) for glass core substrates in advanced semiconductor packaging, and a planned ₹400 crore capex pipeline for Dahej and Bhavnagar capacity expansion.

Name

Sumitomo Chemical India

Legal name

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited

Website

https://sumichem.co.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL) manufactures, imports, and markets crop protection chemicals, biological products, household and public-health pest control solutions, plant growth regulators, and animal nutrition feed additives in India and 55+ countries, serving farmers, pest control operators, government health and food storage programs, and livestock producers through state-wise dealer networks and international subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agrochemicals & Crop Protection Chemicals

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Pest Control Product Supply (Fumigants, Traps, Lures, Applicator Equipment) (AFAOAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stored-Product & Pantry Pest Control (Moths, Beetles) (CRAJAHAL), Grain, Feed & Silo Stored-Product Pest Control (Bins, Mills, Elevators) (HSAMAHAG), Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK)

Keywords

• Crop protection chemicals
• Household insecticides
• Animal nutrition additives
• Biological pest control
• Plant growth regulators

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agrochemical Product Sales: Manufactures and sells crop protection products including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and miticides under brands like SCIL Speciality, SCIL ECC, and SCIL Basic. Revenue from domestic operations and exports to 55+ countries. FY26 revenue from operations of ₹31,563.35 million.
2. Household Pesticides: Products for household insect control including Gokilaht-S, Sumilarv, VectoBac, and professional pest control solutions. Sold through distributors and pest control operators.
3. Animal Nutrition (Methionine): Feed additives including SUMIMET-P (DL-Methionine) and SUMIMET-L (Methionine Hydroxy Analog) for poultry and livestock nutrition. Sold to animal feed manufacturers and farms.
4. Plant Growth Regulators & Nutrition: Plant growth substances including Promalin, Progibb, Taboli, and nutritional products like AeROS and MAKEUP for improving crop yield and quality.
5. Fumigants & Rodenticides: Celphos (Aluminium Phosphide) and rodenticides for post-harvest grain protection and field rodent control, serving storage facilities, FCI, and pest control operators.
6. Semiconductor Materials (via JV): Through parent company's joint venture with Samsung Electro-Mechanics (GlaSSEM), participates in glass core substrate business for advanced semiconductor packaging targeting AI and HPC applications. Supply expected from H2 FY2027.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL) manufactures, imports, and markets agrochemical and chemical products for crop protection, environmental health, professional pest control, and animal nutrition. The portfolio spans insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, miticides, biological products, plant growth regulators, fumigants, rodenticides, household insecticides, and methionine-based feed additives, sold under multiple sub-brands including SCIL Speciality, SCIL ECC, SCIL Basic, SUMIMET, and SUMI PRIDE.

Product overview

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL) operates as a diversified agrochemical and chemical company with a multi-brand, multi-category product portfolio organized across distinct business divisions. The company manufactures, imports, and markets products through three main divisions: Agro Solutions Division (ASD), Environmental Health Division (EHD), and Animal Nutrition Division (AND). The product portfolio spans multiple sub-brands and product lines including SCIL Speciality (premium formulations sourced from Japanese parent technology), SCIL ECC (Excel Crop Care branded products), and SCIL Basic (value-oriented generic products). Key product categories include crop protection chemicals (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, miticides), biological products (bio-pesticides and bio-fungicides), plant nutrition and growth regulators, fumigants and rodenticides for post-harvest protection, household and professional pest control products, and animal nutrition supplements (methionine-based feed additives). The company also exports technical actives and formulations to international markets across 55 countries. This architecture reflects a platform-plus-sub-brands model where shared manufacturing and R&D capabilities support differentiated product lines targeting different market segments from premium to value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCIL Speciality: Specialty crop protection products including fungicides, insecticides, miticides, and herbicides
• SCIL ECC
• SCIL Basic
• SUMIMET
• SUMI PRIDE
• Dipel
• Celphos

Products and services

• SCIL Speciality Premium specialty crop protection formulations including fungicides, insecticides, miticides, and herbicides sourced from Sumitomo Chemical's global technology platform.
• SCIL ECC
• SCIL Basic
• Celphos
• FUMIRAT
• COMMANDO
• TOJOPHOS
• SUMIMET-P
• SUMIMET-L
• Gokilaht-S 5EC
• Sumilarv 0.5 G
• VectoBac 12 AS
• SUMI PRIDE
• SumiStroke 2.5SC
• Kemtrek 20 EC
• Xperience 30.5 SC
• Promalin
• Progibb
• Dipel
• TRICHO HR
• SUDOCEL
• Excalia Max
• Technical Actives
• Export Formulations

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero safety incidents reported in FY26 (April 2025-March 2026)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Joint venture through Sumitomo Chemical's South Korean subsidiary Dongwoo Fine-Chem to manufacture glass core substrates for advanced semiconductor packaging. The new venture, named GlaSSEM, will be established in South Korea in 2026 with Samsung holding 66% and Dongwoo Fine-Chem 34%. Targets AI, HPC, and data center applications with supply expected from H2 FY2027. KRW 482,100 million share capital.
• Valent Biosciences LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationUSA-based subsidiary providing naturally occurring pesticides and plant growth regulators. Leading producer of Bacillus thuringiensis-based products and biological solutions for over 40 years. Supplies Dipel, TRICHO HR, and other biological products to SCIL.
• Excel Crop Care (Africa) LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, serving African agricultural markets with crop protection products.
• Excel Crop Care (Europe) N.V.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company based in Antwerp, Belgium, serving European agricultural markets.
• Barrix Agro Sciences Private LimitedsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIndian subsidiary acquired to strengthen biological and innovative product portfolio. Located in Bangalore, India.
• Vietnam Representative OfficesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative office in Vietnam covering Asia Pacific markets.
• China Representative OfficesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative office in Beijing, China for market coverage.
• Brazil and Mexico ConsultantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsultant representatives serving Latin American markets in Brazil and Mexico.
• Ivory Coast ConsultantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsultant representative serving West African market in Ivory Coast.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF India: BASF India operates as part of global chemicals major BASF, with agricultural solutions including crop protection chemicals and seeds. Comparable to SCIL in crop protection and pest control categories, but operates with a much broader chemicals and materials portfolio.
• Syngenta India: Syngenta India is part of global agribusiness major Syngenta Group, offering crop protection chemicals, seeds, and digital solutions. Competes with SCIL in Indian crop protection market, particularly in newer generation chemistries, but operates a global innovation pipeline.
• Corteva Agriscience India: Corteva Agriscience is a global agriculture company providing crop protection chemicals, seeds, and digital solutions in India. Competes with SCIL in crop protection, particularly with newer chemistry molecules, though at much larger global scale and seed-focused portfolio.
• FMC India: FMC India is the Indian subsidiary of global crop protection specialist FMC Corporation, offering insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Directly competes with SCIL in Indian crop protection chemicals market with overlapping product categories but operates as part of a global R&D platform.
• Bayer CropScience India: Bayer CropScience India is the Indian arm of global crop science giant Bayer, offering seeds, crop protection chemicals, and digital farming solutions. Overlaps with SCIL's crop protection portfolio but operates at much larger scale with proprietary global technologies.

Direct peers

• PI Industries: PI Industries is a leading Indian agrochemical company focused on custom synthesis and proprietary crop protection products. Comparable to SCIL through its domestic manufacturing, contract manufacturing with multinational agrochemical companies, and focus on differentiated formulations for the Indian farmer.
• UPL Limited: UPL is India's largest agrochemical company, manufacturing and selling crop protection chemicals, seeds, and post-harvest solutions globally. Directly comparable to SCIL as a domestic manufacturer of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fumigants with similar distribution model and customer base.
• Dhanuka Agritech: Dhanuka Agritech is an Indian agrochemical company manufacturing and marketing crop protection chemicals, plant nutrition, and specialty products. Directly comparable to SCIL through its Indian farmer focus, multi-brand strategy, and partnerships with Japanese and other multinational technology providers.
• Godrej Agrovet: Godrej Agrovet is an Indian diversified agribusiness company with crop protection chemicals, animal feed, and palm oil operations. Comparable to SCIL through its crop protection and animal nutrition (methionine/feed additives) businesses, serving Indian farmers.
• Rallis India (Tata Group): Rallis India is a Tata Group agrochemical company manufacturing insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for the Indian market. Directly competes with SCIL across crop protection categories, household pesticides, and contract manufacturing with similar B2B distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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