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lingachem.com
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Linga Chemicals is a privately held Indian agricultural inputs manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The company produces 150+ products under its flagship MICRONOL brand, spanning micronutrient mixtures, secondary nutrients, bio-stimulants (seaweed extracts, humic acid, amino acids), plant growth regulators, EDTA and EDDHA chelated micronutrients, neem-based products, wetting agents, disease controllers, FCO-grade single nutrients, and specialty products such as home garden kits and water pH balancers. Manufacturing is conducted in-house at facilities in Madurai, with the company also engaged in importing and exporting agricultural inputs.

The company's core technology positioning rests on technology transfer partnerships with more than a dozen premier Indian agricultural research institutes, including ICAR, TNAU, CTRI, IISR, IIHR, CPCRI, CTCRI, SBI, CFTRI, NRDC, NLCI, CSMCRI, CAS Marine, and CSRTI. These partnerships allow the company to commercialize scientifically validated, crop-specific formulations (tobacco, spices, plantation crops, tuber crops, mulberry) without bearing primary R&D risk. Products comply with the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) Act 1985, providing regulatory credibility.

Linga Chemicals operates an enterprise field sales go-to-market model through a dealer and distributor network across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, with regional offices in Palakkad, Belgaum, Anand, and Miraj Sangli. A dedicated Field Services Team conducts on-site farmer visits, product demonstrations, and technical support as a bottom-of-funnel engagement channel. The company is family-owned (Mr. P. Mahalingam as Proprietor, Mr. M. Lakshimirajan as Co-Proprietor, Mr. M. Shanmugasundram as General Manager) and operates with 17 employees alongside a broader group company ecosystem (MV Agro Chemicals, Agriya Agro Chemicals, Agriya Agro Tech, Bionee Bio Tech) that extends the product portfolio into water-soluble fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, and bio-pesticides. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is generated through one-time product sales to dealers and end-farmers.

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Linga Chemicals is a privately held Indian agricultural inputs manufacturer founded in 1991, producing 150+ MICRONOL-brand micronutrients, bio-stimulants, and crop-specific formulations through technology transfer partnerships with Indian research institutes, distributed via a multi-state dealer network to farmers across South and Western India.

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HeadquartersMadurai, India
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Madurai
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India
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Asia
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
agricultural micronutrients, bio-stimulant fertilizers, chelated micronutrient products, plant growth regulators, neem-based pesticides
Industry3 codes
1Micronutrient Fertilizers (Zinc, Boron, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Molybdenum)
CodeAFABABAEPrimaryYes
2Micronutrient & Secondary-Nutrient Fertilizers
CodeIMAEAEAEPrimaryNo
3Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions)
CodeAFABAIABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing3253
  • Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing32532
SIC code2 codes
  • Agricultural Chemicals2870
  • Chemicals & Allied Products2800
Product category
Agricultural Inputs (Crop Nutrition and Protection)
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Revenue model1 record
1Agricultural Inputs Sales
TypeOne Time License
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Linga Chemicals generates revenue through manufacturing, import, and export of agricultural inputs including micronutrients, secondary nutrients, bio-stimulants, plant growth regulators, neem-based products, wetting agents, and disease controllers sold under the MICRONOL brand through a dealer network.

lingachem.com
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Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
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Linga Chemicals manufactures, imports, and exports more than 150 agricultural input products under the MICRONOL brand, including micronutrient mixtures, secondary nutrients, EDTA/EDDHA chelated micronutrients, bio-stimulants, plant growth regulators, neem-based products, wetting agents, virus/disease controllers, and FCO grade single nutrients. The company serves Indian farmers through a dealer and distributor network supported by a dedicated Field Services Team that provides on-site demonstrations and technical support.

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Linga Chemicals is an agricultural inputs company offering more than 150 products under the MICRONOL brand, established in 1991. The product portfolio is organized across multiple categories: Micro Nutrient Mixtures (crop-specific formulations like COCONUT-C18, ULTRA C for cotton, PULSES ULTRA for pulses, and multi-crop solutions like GREEN GROW and MICRONOL VC); Secondary Nutrients (granular products like RANA, ACTISOL PLUS, BHAGYA, AGRIYA PLUS providing Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulphur); Plant Growth Regulators (PHOTOLIN, plant tonics like BENSO); Technology Transfer Products (developed with technology from research institutes including CTCRI, IISR, CTRI for crops like mulberry, pepper, cardamom, tobacco, and tuber crops); EDTA & EDDHA Products (chelated micronutrients for maximum nutrient availability); Bio Stimulants (seaweed-based products like VZYME G, VINZYME, MICROZYME; humic acid products like HUMIVIN, HUMINOL GOLD; amino acid products like BIO BOON, AIM, AMINO PASS; combination products like ZYME PLUS and BIO ASTHRA); Wetting Agents (MICRONOL VOLTA-80 non-ionic, MICRONOL LINGAVIT ionic, MICRONOL SILICOWET silicon-based); Neem Based Products (NEEM CAKE, VIJAY NIMBO); Disease Controllers (virus controllers like SUNDAR KIT, VIRUS EX, botanical and biological products); FCO Grade Single Nutrients (zinc sulphate, iron, boron, copper, magnesium fertilizers); and Special Products (organic manures, potassium silicate, gibberellic acid, home garden kits). The company operates with technology partnerships with Indian agricultural research institutes including ICAR, TNAU, IIHR, CTRI, IISR, CFTRI, CPCRI, CTCRI, NRDC, SBI, and CSIR-CSMCRI.

Product and service86 records
1COCONUT - C18
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Micronutrient mixture developed to enhance growth, productivity, and quality of coconut crops, containing essential micronutrients blended as per Department of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu specifications. For coconut farmers.

2NUT MEG SPECIAL
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Nutrient mixer formulated for nutmeg crops, promoting cell division, plant growth, hormone and enzyme systems, chlorophyll production, and increasing fruit set and quality.

3MICRONOL-C20 (KALPA VARDHINI)
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Nutrient mixer for coconut that rectifies micronutrient deficiency, provides better fruit setting, increases female flowers formation, and reduces button shedding.

4ArkaVetri Vegetable
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Foliar spray micronutrient special for vegetable crops that corrects deficiencies quickly and increases retention of flowers and better fruit set.

5ULTRA C
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Liquid micronutrient blend designed specifically for cotton crops to correct deficiencies, improve plant vigor, and maximize cotton yield and quality.

6GREEN GROW
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Balanced liquid micronutrient formulation suitable for all crops including cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plantation crops.

7PULSES ULTRA
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Liquid micronutrient blend designed for all pulse crops including red gram, green gram, black gram, chickpea, and cowpea to enhance growth, flowering, and pod formation.

8ULTRA GOLD
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Premium liquid micronutrient formulation for all crops with special effectiveness in coconut plantations, ensuring balanced nutrition and correcting hidden deficiencies.

9ULTRA PLUS
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Liquid micronutrient mixture formulated for all vegetable crops, ensuring vigorous growth, maximum flowering, and improved yields.

10ULTRA WIN
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Advanced liquid micronutrient formulation developed exclusively for mango crops, providing balanced blend of essential micronutrients for healthy tree growth and maximum fruit yield.

11MICRONOL CASHEWNUT
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Liquid micronutrient blend designed for cashew nut crops, supplying all essential micronutrients for healthy growth, improved nut setting, and higher yields.

12ULTRA ZINC
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Highly effective liquid micronutrient fertilizer formulated for paddy cultivation, playing key role in tillering, grain formation, and plant metabolism.

13ULTRA B
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Premium micronutrient mixture specially formulated for banana cultivation in liquid form, containing Boron, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and other essential micronutrients.

14MICRONOL GREEN 10
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Premium blend of essential micronutrients specially formulated for horticulture crops including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plantation crops, designed for fertigation application.

15MICRONOL LCM SF 32
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Premium micronutrient blend specifically formulated for sugarcane crops, providing all essential micronutrients for vigorous growth, higher sugar content, and improved cane quality.

16MICRONOL LCM CF 18
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Specialized micronutrient formulation for coconut palms designed for fertigation application, ensuring precise delivery of all essential micronutrients to the root zone.

17MICRONOL BF 10
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Comprehensive micronutrient blend designed for banana, turmeric, and ginger crops, ensuring balanced nutrient supply and improved yield and quality.

18MICRONOL TOBACCO
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Specialized micronutrient blend developed for tobacco crops, ensuring vigorous growth, uniform leaf development, and improved leaf quality.

19MICRONOL GINGER
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Scientifically formulated micronutrient mixture for ginger crops, promoting healthy rhizome development, vigorous growth, and higher yield with improved quality.

20MICRONOL COTTON
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Balanced micronutrient formulation for cotton crops, supplying all essential micronutrients to improve crop vigour, flowering, boll setting, and fibre quality.

21MICRONOL GRAPES
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Scientifically balanced micronutrient blend for grape cultivation, providing all essential micronutrients for vigorous vine growth, healthy flowering, and better bunch quality.

22MICRONOL VC
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Versatile and complete micronutrient blend designed for all agricultural and horticultural crops, ensuring balanced nutrient supply throughout growth cycle.

23MICRONOL PULSES
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Balanced micronutrient blend for all pulse crops such as Red Gram, Green Gram, Black Gram, Bengal Gram, and Cowpea, supporting healthy growth and higher yield.

24MICRONOL CITRUS
CategoryMicro Nutrient Mixture
Description

Specialized micronutrient blend for citrus crops such as Orange, Sweet Lime, and Lemon, ensuring balanced nutrition and improved fruit quality.

25MICRONOL VOLTA-80
CategoryWetting Agent
Description

High-quality non-ionic wetting agent designed to improve spread, adhesion, and penetration of foliar sprays, fertilizers, and crop protection products.

26MICRONOL LINGAVIT
CategoryWetting Agent
Description

Advanced ionic wetting agent designed to improve spread and penetration of sprays and fertilizers on plant surfaces, enhancing efficiency of foliar-applied nutrients.

27MICRONOL SILICOWET
CategoryWetting Agent
Description

Advanced silicon-based wetting agent designed to improve spread, adhesion, and penetration of foliar sprays and fertilizers, with silicon content strengthening plant tissue.

28RANA
CategorySecondary Nutrient
Description

Specialized phosphorus-based nutrient supplement designed to improve root growth, plant vigor, and productivity across all crops, playing vital role in energy transfer and flowering.

29BENSO
CategoryPlant Tonic
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Specially formulated plant tonic that revitalizes crops, strengthens growth, and supports higher productivity by enhancing nutrient absorption and stress tolerance.

30PHOTOLIN
CategoryPlant Growth Regulator
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Specially formulated plant growth regulator designed to enhance crop growth, yield, and quality by optimizing plant metabolism and promoting balanced growth.

31ACTISOL PLUS
CategorySecondary Nutrient
Description

Balanced secondary nutrient soil conditioner designed to enrich soil with Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Sulphur (S) for sustainable productivity.

32BHAGYA
CategorySecondary Nutrient
Description

Premium secondary nutrient supplement formulated to provide Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Sulphur (S), improving soil fertility and yield quality.

33AGRIYA PLUS
34LINGA POSHAN
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid fertilizer for mulberry crops developed with technology from CSRTI Mysore, providing macro and micro nutrients for optimum leaf growth and quality.

35POWER-10
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Advanced suckericide formulation developed with technology from CTRI Rajahmundry for effective control of axillary bud growth in tobacco crops.

36MICRONOL PEPPER
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

100% water-soluble micronutrient formulation developed with technology from IISR Calicut for pepper vines, ensuring vigorous growth and improved berry quality.

37MICRONOL CARDAMOM
38MICRONOL CHINESE POTATO
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid micronutrient formulation developed using technology from CTCRI Trivandrum, tailored for Chinese Potato nutritional requirements.

39MICRONOL SWEET POTATO
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid micronutrient formulation developed using technology from CTCRI Trivandrum, designed for Sweet Potato nutritional requirements.

40MICRONOL ELEPHANT FOOT YAM
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid micronutrient formulation developed using technology from CTCRI Trivandrum for Elephant Foot Yam nutritional needs.

41MICRONOL TAPIOCA
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid micronutrient developed with technology support from CTCRI Trivandrum, designed for Tapioca specific nutritional needs.

42MICRONOL YAM
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid micronutrient formulation developed with technology from CTCRI Trivandrum for yam crop nutritional requirements.

43MICRONOL CASSAVA
CategoryTechnology Transfer Product
Description

Liquid micronutrient formulation developed with technology from CTCRI Trivandrum for cassava micronutritional needs.

44VZYME G
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance plant growth, improve soil health, and increase crop productivity.

45HUMIVIN
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Humic Acid Granule bio-stimulant that acts as natural soil conditioner and plant growth enhancer, improving soil health and nutrient availability.

46DAZZLE G
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Premium Potassium Humate flakes designed to improve soil fertility and enhance crop growth by combining humic substances with potassium.

47BIO BOON
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Amino acid-based bio stimulant in powder form that promotes healthy plant growth, stress tolerance, and higher yields.

48FEMLIN
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Organic female flower booster designed to enhance female flower development in crops, improving fruit set and yield.

49AIM
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Premium liquid bio-stimulant formulated with essential amino acids to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and boost crop productivity.

50AMINO PASS
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Premium amino acid-based powder bio-stimulant formulated to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and boost crop productivity.

51MICROZYME M-55
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

High-quality seaweed extract-based bio-stimulant designed to enhance plant growth, improve soil health, and boost crop productivity.

52VINZYME
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance soil health, stimulate root growth, and improve crop productivity.

53ZYME PLUS
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Advanced bio-stimulant combining seaweed extract and natural enzymes to enhance plant growth and improve nutrient uptake.

54ZYME G
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance plant growth and improve crop productivity.

55ZYMNOL G
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Organic seaweed granules bio-stimulant designed to enhance soil fertility, improve plant growth, and boost crop productivity.

56MICROZYME G
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance soil health, promote plant growth, and improve crop productivity.

57HUMINOL GOLD
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Premium liquid bio-stimulant and soil/crop nutrition enhancer formulated with Humic Acid, improving soil fertility and root growth.

58HUMINOL GOLD PLUS
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Advanced plant growth enhancer formulated with Humic Acid and Enzymes, developed using technology from NLC Neyveli through NRDC.

59BIO ASTHRA
CategoryBio Stimulant
Description

Unique granular biostimulant blend of Humic substances, Natural Amino Acids, and Seaweed Extracts for enhanced soil fertility and crop growth.

60NEEM CAKE (De-Oiled)
CategoryNeem Based Product
Description

Natural organic manure obtained after extracting oil from neem seeds, enriching soil fertility and acting as natural pest deterrent.

61VIJAY NIMBO
CategoryNeem Based Product
Description

Natural neem-based organic pesticide designed to protect crops from wide range of pests in eco-friendly manner.

62SUNDAR KIT
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Virus controller product for protecting crops from harmful viral diseases.

63MICROMYCIN 2000
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Immunodulator product for enhancing plant immunity against diseases.

64STARFIS
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Fish oil-based product for plant disease control.

65BIOFIS
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Fish oil-based biological product for plant disease management.

66VIRUS EX
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Botanical virus controller for protecting crops from viral infections.

67VIRUS MT
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Biological virus controller for crop protection against viral diseases.

68PROMISE
CategoryDisease Controller
Description

Botanical virus controller for crop disease management.

69PROMIN
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA Micronutrient Mixture chelated to ensure maximum nutrient availability to crops.

70EDDHA IRON
CategoryEDDHA Product
Description

Iron 6% chelated with EDDHA for maximum availability even in challenging soil conditions.

71LINGA CHELATED CALCIUM 9.7%
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA chelated calcium at 9.7% for plant available calcium nutrition.

72LINGA CHELATED MAGNESIUM 4%
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA chelated magnesium at 4% for enhanced magnesium availability to crops.

73LINGA CHELATED COPPER 12%
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA chelated copper at 12% for copper nutrient supply.

74LINGA CHELATED MANGANESE 9%
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA chelated manganese at 9% for manganese nutrient availability.

75LINGA CHELATED IRON 12%
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA chelated iron at 12% for iron nutrient supply to crops.

76LINGA CHELATED ZINC 12%
CategoryEDTA Product
Description

EDTA chelated zinc at 12% for zinc nutrient availability.

77ZINC SULPHATE Zn 21%
CategoryFCO Grade Single Nutrient
Description

FCO grade zinc sulphate providing 21% zinc for correcting zinc deficiency in crops.

78POWER MRG
CategoryFCO Grade Single Nutrient
Description

Magnesium fertilizer providing essential magnesium for chlorophyll formation and photosynthesis.

79Power Iron
80Boronol
CategoryFCO Grade Single Nutrient
Description

Boron fertilizer containing 20% B essential for flowering, fruit set, and healthy plant growth.

81BOROCON
CategoryFCO Grade Single Nutrient
Description

Boron fertilizer containing 14.5% B for cell wall formation and flower and fruit development.

82Power Boron
CategoryFCO Grade Single Nutrient
Description

Boron fertilizer containing 10.5% B essential for flowering, fruit set, and overall plant growth.

83Power Copper
CategoryFCO Grade Single Nutrient
Description

Copper-rich fertilizer containing 24% Cu essential for enzyme activity and chlorophyll formation.

84PURE MAG
85BIO POTASH
86HOME GARDEN SPECIAL KIT
CategorySpecial Product
Description

Kit containing 11 essential nutrients and bio-products for home garden use.

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Partnership14 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

ICAR is India's apex body for agricultural research and education. Linga Chemicals collaborates with ICAR for technology transfer of validated agricultural input formulations developed through ICAR's research network, bringing science-backed products to farmers.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
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TNAU is a premier agricultural university in Tamil Nadu. Linga Chemicals partners with TNAU for technology transfer and product validation, ensuring scientifically developed agricultural inputs reach farmers.

3CTRI - Central Tobacco Research Institute
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

CTRI, Rajahmundry is India's leading tobacco research institute. Linga Chemicals has developed products like POWER-10 suckericide using CTRI technology for tobacco crop management.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

IISR, Calicut focuses on spices research. Linga Chemicals has developed MICRONOL PEPPER and MICRONOL CARDAMOM products using IISR technology for pepper and cardamom cultivation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

IIHR is a premier horticultural research institute. Linga Chemicals leverages IIHR technology for horticultural crop nutrition products.

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CPCRI focuses on plantation crops research. Linga Chemicals develops coconut and other plantation crop products based on CPCRI technologies.

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CTCRI, Trivandrum is India's leading institute for tuber crops research. Linga Chemicals has developed technology transfer products for Chinese potato, sweet potato, elephant foot yam, tapioca, cassava, and yam using CTCRI technology.

8SBI - Sugarcane Breeding Institute
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

SBI is India's premier institute for sugarcane research. Linga Chemicals develops sugarcane-specific micronutrient formulations based on SBI technologies.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

NRDC promotes and commercializes indigenous technologies. Linga Chemicals has licensed technology from NRDC for products like HUMINOL GOLD PLUS developed through NLC Neyveli technology transfer.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) is a government enterprise. Linga Chemicals has received technology transfer from NLC through NRDC for products like HUMINOL GOLD PLUS bio-stimulant.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

CSMCRI is a marine chemicals research institute under CSIR. Linga Chemicals leverages CSMCRI research for marine-based agricultural input formulations.

12CSR & TI - Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

CSRTI, Mysore is India's premier sericulture research institute. Linga Chemicals developed LINGA POSHAN liquid fertilizer for mulberry using CSRTI technology to enhance silkworm rearing and cocoon production.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Group company specializing in water-soluble fertilizers for drip, soil, foliar application and hydroponics. MV Agro Chemicals expands Linga Chemicals' product reach and market presence under the same ownership.

14Agriya Agro Chemicals
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Group company specializing in bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fungicides, and animal feed for healthy crops and livestock. Agriya Agro Chemicals complements Linga Chemicals' portfolio under the same ownership group.

lingachem.com
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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Multiplex Group is an Indian manufacturer of plant micronutrients, specialty fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and water-soluble fertilizers, with a multi-state dealer network. It is the closest comparable to Linga Chemicals in terms of product mix (micronutrients, bio-stimulants, specialty plant nutrition), distribution model (dealer/distributor), and target customer (Indian farmers), making it a direct peer in the specialty plant nutrition space.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Dhanuka Agritech is a publicly listed Indian agrochemical and specialty fertilizer manufacturer with a pan-India distribution network and strong brand portfolio in crop protection and plant nutrition. While significantly larger, it competes directly with Linga in the Indian micronutrient and specialty agri-inputs market, especially through its bio-stimulant and micronutrient sub-brands sold via dealers to Indian farmers.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Coromandel International is a leading Indian fertilizer and crop protection company (part of the Murugappa Group) with a pan-India presence and extensive retail/dealer network. It is a broad incumbent competitor in the Indian plant nutrition market, including micronutrients and specialty fertilizers where Linga Chemicals operates, though at substantially greater scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Indofil Industries is an Indian agrochemical and specialty plant nutrition company offering fungicides, insecticides, and micronutrient products through a national dealer network. Comparable to Linga in offering a mix of crop protection and plant nutrition products to Indian farmers via dealers, though at a larger scale and broader product portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Crystal Crop Protection is a mid-sized Indian agri-inputs company offering agrochemicals, seeds, and specialty plant nutrition products through an extensive dealer network across India. Comparable to Linga in serving Indian farmers via dealer channels with a specialty product portfolio, though at a much larger scale and broader crop coverage.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Aries Agro is an Indian specialty plant nutrition company manufacturing chelated micronutrients, water-soluble fertilizers, and specialty plant nutrition products with a pan-India dealer network. It is one of the closest direct peers to Linga Chemicals given the heavy focus on chelated micronutrients (EDTA/EDDHA), secondary nutrients, and crop-specific specialty formulations sold to Indian farmers.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

PI Industries is one of India's largest listed agrochemical companies with a significant presence in crop protection chemicals, specialty fertilizers, and plant nutrition. It is a broad incumbent in the Indian agri-inputs space where Linga Chemicals also competes, with a much larger R&D and distribution footprint that overlaps with Linga's product categories.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Bharat Rasayan is an Indian agrochemical manufacturer offering technical-grade pesticides, formulations, and increasingly specialty plant nutrition products. It is comparable to Linga as an Indian-domestic manufacturer in the broader agri-inputs space, with overlapping dealer channels and a similar focus on serving the Indian farmer through regional distribution.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UPL is one of the largest global agrochemical companies headquartered in India, with a comprehensive portfolio spanning crop protection, seeds, and plant nutrition including bio-stimulants and micronutrients. It is a broad incumbent that competes across virtually all Indian agri-inputs categories where Linga Chemicals is present, representing the upper bound of competitive scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Chambal Fertilizers is one of India's largest private-sector fertilizer producers, with a pan-India dealer network distributing urea, DAP, and specialty plant nutrition products. It is a broad incumbent competing with Linga in the Indian fertilizer market, particularly in the dealer-driven distribution of plant nutrients to Indian farmers.

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Linga Chemicals

Agricultural Inputs (Crop Nutrition and Protection)lingachem.com

Linga Chemicals is a privately held Indian agricultural inputs manufacturer founded in 1991, producing 150+ MICRONOL-brand micronutrients, bio-stimulants, and crop-specific formulations through technology transfer partnerships with Indian research institutes, distributed via a multi-state dealer network to farmers across South and Western India.

What Linga Chemicals does

Linga Chemicals is a privately held Indian agricultural inputs manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The company produces 150+ products under its flagship MICRONOL brand, spanning micronutrient mixtures, secondary nutrients, bio-stimulants (seaweed extracts, humic acid, amino acids), plant growth regulators, EDTA and EDDHA chelated micronutrients, neem-based products, wetting agents, disease controllers, FCO-grade single nutrients, and specialty products such as home garden kits and water pH balancers. Manufacturing is conducted in-house at facilities in Madurai, with the company also engaged in importing and exporting agricultural inputs.

The company's core technology positioning rests on technology transfer partnerships with more than a dozen premier Indian agricultural research institutes, including ICAR, TNAU, CTRI, IISR, IIHR, CPCRI, CTCRI, SBI, CFTRI, NRDC, NLCI, CSMCRI, CAS Marine, and CSRTI. These partnerships allow the company to commercialize scientifically validated, crop-specific formulations (tobacco, spices, plantation crops, tuber crops, mulberry) without bearing primary R&D risk. Products comply with the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) Act 1985, providing regulatory credibility.

Linga Chemicals operates an enterprise field sales go-to-market model through a dealer and distributor network across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, with regional offices in Palakkad, Belgaum, Anand, and Miraj Sangli. A dedicated Field Services Team conducts on-site farmer visits, product demonstrations, and technical support as a bottom-of-funnel engagement channel. The company is family-owned (Mr. P. Mahalingam as Proprietor, Mr. M. Lakshimirajan as Co-Proprietor, Mr. M. Shanmugasundram as General Manager) and operates with 17 employees alongside a broader group company ecosystem (MV Agro Chemicals, Agriya Agro Chemicals, Agriya Agro Tech, Bionee Bio Tech) that extends the product portfolio into water-soluble fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, and bio-pesticides. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is generated through one-time product sales to dealers and end-farmers.

Linga Chemicals firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Linga Chemicals
Legal name
Linga Chemicals
Website
https://lingachem.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1991
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Linga Chemicals is a privately held Indian agricultural inputs manufacturer founded in 1991, producing 150+ MICRONOL-brand micronutrients, bio-stimulants, and crop-specific formulations through technology transfer partnerships with Indian research institutes, distributed via a multi-state dealer network to farmers across South and Western India.
Ownership category
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Linga Chemicals industry classification

Industry
Product category
Agricultural Inputs (Crop Nutrition and Protection)
NAICS
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)
SIC
Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)
akta.pro primary industry
Micronutrient Fertilizers (Zinc, Boron, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Molybdenum) (AFABABAE)
akta.pro secondary industries
Micronutrient & Secondary-Nutrient Fertilizers (IMAEAEAE), Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB)

Keywords

  • Agricultural micronutrients
  • Bio-stimulant fertilizers
  • Chelated micronutrient products
  • Plant growth regulators
  • Neem-based pesticides

Where Linga Chemicals is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Madurai
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

Linga Chemicals business model

Business model
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. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Linga Chemicals generates revenue through manufacturing, import, and export of agricultural inputs including micronutrients, secondary nutrients, bio-stimulants, plant growth regulators, neem-based products, wetting agents, and disease controllers sold under the MICRONOL brand through a dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Linga Chemicals product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Linga Chemicals manufactures, imports, and exports more than 150 agricultural input products under the MICRONOL brand, including micronutrient mixtures, secondary nutrients, EDTA/EDDHA chelated micronutrients, bio-stimulants, plant growth regulators, neem-based products, wetting agents, virus/disease controllers, and FCO grade single nutrients. The company serves Indian farmers through a dealer and distributor network supported by a dedicated Field Services Team that provides on-site demonstrations and technical support.

Product overview

Linga Chemicals is an agricultural inputs company offering more than 150 products under the MICRONOL brand, established in 1991. The product portfolio is organized across multiple categories: Micro Nutrient Mixtures (crop-specific formulations like COCONUT-C18, ULTRA C for cotton, PULSES ULTRA for pulses, and multi-crop solutions like GREEN GROW and MICRONOL VC); Secondary Nutrients (granular products like RANA, ACTISOL PLUS, BHAGYA, AGRIYA PLUS providing Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulphur); Plant Growth Regulators (PHOTOLIN, plant tonics like BENSO); Technology Transfer Products (developed with technology from research institutes including CTCRI, IISR, CTRI for crops like mulberry, pepper, cardamom, tobacco, and tuber crops); EDTA & EDDHA Products (chelated micronutrients for maximum nutrient availability); Bio Stimulants (seaweed-based products like VZYME G, VINZYME, MICROZYME; humic acid products like HUMIVIN, HUMINOL GOLD; amino acid products like BIO BOON, AIM, AMINO PASS; combination products like ZYME PLUS and BIO ASTHRA); Wetting Agents (MICRONOL VOLTA-80 non-ionic, MICRONOL LINGAVIT ionic, MICRONOL SILICOWET silicon-based); Neem Based Products (NEEM CAKE, VIJAY NIMBO); Disease Controllers (virus controllers like SUNDAR KIT, VIRUS EX, botanical and biological products); FCO Grade Single Nutrients (zinc sulphate, iron, boron, copper, magnesium fertilizers); and Special Products (organic manures, potassium silicate, gibberellic acid, home garden kits). The company operates with technology partnerships with Indian agricultural research institutes including ICAR, TNAU, IIHR, CTRI, IISR, CFTRI, CPCRI, CTCRI, NRDC, SBI, and CSIR-CSMCRI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • COCONUT - C18 Micronutrient mixture developed to enhance growth, productivity, and quality of coconut crops, containing essential micronutrients blended as per Department of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu specifications. For coconut farmers.
  • NUT MEG SPECIAL Nutrient mixer formulated for nutmeg crops, promoting cell division, plant growth, hormone and enzyme systems, chlorophyll production, and increasing fruit set and quality.
  • MICRONOL-C20 (KALPA VARDHINI) Nutrient mixer for coconut that rectifies micronutrient deficiency, provides better fruit setting, increases female flowers formation, and reduces button shedding.
  • ArkaVetri Vegetable Foliar spray micronutrient special for vegetable crops that corrects deficiencies quickly and increases retention of flowers and better fruit set.
  • ULTRA C Liquid micronutrient blend designed specifically for cotton crops to correct deficiencies, improve plant vigor, and maximize cotton yield and quality.
  • GREEN GROW Balanced liquid micronutrient formulation suitable for all crops including cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plantation crops.
  • PULSES ULTRA Liquid micronutrient blend designed for all pulse crops including red gram, green gram, black gram, chickpea, and cowpea to enhance growth, flowering, and pod formation.
  • ULTRA GOLD Premium liquid micronutrient formulation for all crops with special effectiveness in coconut plantations, ensuring balanced nutrition and correcting hidden deficiencies.
  • ULTRA PLUS Liquid micronutrient mixture formulated for all vegetable crops, ensuring vigorous growth, maximum flowering, and improved yields.
  • ULTRA WIN Advanced liquid micronutrient formulation developed exclusively for mango crops, providing balanced blend of essential micronutrients for healthy tree growth and maximum fruit yield.
  • MICRONOL CASHEWNUT Liquid micronutrient blend designed for cashew nut crops, supplying all essential micronutrients for healthy growth, improved nut setting, and higher yields.
  • ULTRA ZINC Highly effective liquid micronutrient fertilizer formulated for paddy cultivation, playing key role in tillering, grain formation, and plant metabolism.
  • ULTRA B Premium micronutrient mixture specially formulated for banana cultivation in liquid form, containing Boron, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and other essential micronutrients.
  • MICRONOL GREEN 10 Premium blend of essential micronutrients specially formulated for horticulture crops including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plantation crops, designed for fertigation application.
  • MICRONOL LCM SF 32 Premium micronutrient blend specifically formulated for sugarcane crops, providing all essential micronutrients for vigorous growth, higher sugar content, and improved cane quality.
  • MICRONOL LCM CF 18 Specialized micronutrient formulation for coconut palms designed for fertigation application, ensuring precise delivery of all essential micronutrients to the root zone.
  • MICRONOL BF 10 Comprehensive micronutrient blend designed for banana, turmeric, and ginger crops, ensuring balanced nutrient supply and improved yield and quality.
  • MICRONOL TOBACCO Specialized micronutrient blend developed for tobacco crops, ensuring vigorous growth, uniform leaf development, and improved leaf quality.
  • MICRONOL GINGER Scientifically formulated micronutrient mixture for ginger crops, promoting healthy rhizome development, vigorous growth, and higher yield with improved quality.
  • MICRONOL COTTON Balanced micronutrient formulation for cotton crops, supplying all essential micronutrients to improve crop vigour, flowering, boll setting, and fibre quality.
  • MICRONOL GRAPES Scientifically balanced micronutrient blend for grape cultivation, providing all essential micronutrients for vigorous vine growth, healthy flowering, and better bunch quality.
  • MICRONOL VC Versatile and complete micronutrient blend designed for all agricultural and horticultural crops, ensuring balanced nutrient supply throughout growth cycle.
  • MICRONOL PULSES Balanced micronutrient blend for all pulse crops such as Red Gram, Green Gram, Black Gram, Bengal Gram, and Cowpea, supporting healthy growth and higher yield.
  • MICRONOL CITRUS Specialized micronutrient blend for citrus crops such as Orange, Sweet Lime, and Lemon, ensuring balanced nutrition and improved fruit quality.
  • MICRONOL VOLTA-80 High-quality non-ionic wetting agent designed to improve spread, adhesion, and penetration of foliar sprays, fertilizers, and crop protection products.
  • MICRONOL LINGAVIT Advanced ionic wetting agent designed to improve spread and penetration of sprays and fertilizers on plant surfaces, enhancing efficiency of foliar-applied nutrients.
  • MICRONOL SILICOWET Advanced silicon-based wetting agent designed to improve spread, adhesion, and penetration of foliar sprays and fertilizers, with silicon content strengthening plant tissue.
  • RANA Specialized phosphorus-based nutrient supplement designed to improve root growth, plant vigor, and productivity across all crops, playing vital role in energy transfer and flowering.
  • BENSO Specially formulated plant tonic that revitalizes crops, strengthens growth, and supports higher productivity by enhancing nutrient absorption and stress tolerance.
  • PHOTOLIN Specially formulated plant growth regulator designed to enhance crop growth, yield, and quality by optimizing plant metabolism and promoting balanced growth.
  • ACTISOL PLUS Balanced secondary nutrient soil conditioner designed to enrich soil with Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Sulphur (S) for sustainable productivity.
  • BHAGYA Premium secondary nutrient supplement formulated to provide Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Sulphur (S), improving soil fertility and yield quality.
  • AGRIYA PLUS
  • LINGA POSHAN Liquid fertilizer for mulberry crops developed with technology from CSRTI Mysore, providing macro and micro nutrients for optimum leaf growth and quality.
  • POWER-10 Advanced suckericide formulation developed with technology from CTRI Rajahmundry for effective control of axillary bud growth in tobacco crops.
  • MICRONOL PEPPER 100% water-soluble micronutrient formulation developed with technology from IISR Calicut for pepper vines, ensuring vigorous growth and improved berry quality.
  • MICRONOL CARDAMOM
  • MICRONOL CHINESE POTATO Liquid micronutrient formulation developed using technology from CTCRI Trivandrum, tailored for Chinese Potato nutritional requirements.
  • MICRONOL SWEET POTATO Liquid micronutrient formulation developed using technology from CTCRI Trivandrum, designed for Sweet Potato nutritional requirements.
  • MICRONOL ELEPHANT FOOT YAM Liquid micronutrient formulation developed using technology from CTCRI Trivandrum for Elephant Foot Yam nutritional needs.
  • MICRONOL TAPIOCA Liquid micronutrient developed with technology support from CTCRI Trivandrum, designed for Tapioca specific nutritional needs.
  • MICRONOL YAM Liquid micronutrient formulation developed with technology from CTCRI Trivandrum for yam crop nutritional requirements.
  • MICRONOL CASSAVA Liquid micronutrient formulation developed with technology from CTCRI Trivandrum for cassava micronutritional needs.
  • VZYME G Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance plant growth, improve soil health, and increase crop productivity.
  • HUMIVIN Humic Acid Granule bio-stimulant that acts as natural soil conditioner and plant growth enhancer, improving soil health and nutrient availability.
  • DAZZLE G Premium Potassium Humate flakes designed to improve soil fertility and enhance crop growth by combining humic substances with potassium.
  • BIO BOON Amino acid-based bio stimulant in powder form that promotes healthy plant growth, stress tolerance, and higher yields.
  • FEMLIN Organic female flower booster designed to enhance female flower development in crops, improving fruit set and yield.
  • AIM Premium liquid bio-stimulant formulated with essential amino acids to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and boost crop productivity.
  • AMINO PASS Premium amino acid-based powder bio-stimulant formulated to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient uptake, and boost crop productivity.
  • MICROZYME M-55 High-quality seaweed extract-based bio-stimulant designed to enhance plant growth, improve soil health, and boost crop productivity.
  • VINZYME Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance soil health, stimulate root growth, and improve crop productivity.
  • ZYME PLUS Advanced bio-stimulant combining seaweed extract and natural enzymes to enhance plant growth and improve nutrient uptake.
  • ZYME G Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance plant growth and improve crop productivity.
  • ZYMNOL G Organic seaweed granules bio-stimulant designed to enhance soil fertility, improve plant growth, and boost crop productivity.
  • MICROZYME G Natural seaweed-based granular bio-stimulant designed to enhance soil health, promote plant growth, and improve crop productivity.
  • HUMINOL GOLD Premium liquid bio-stimulant and soil/crop nutrition enhancer formulated with Humic Acid, improving soil fertility and root growth.
  • HUMINOL GOLD PLUS Advanced plant growth enhancer formulated with Humic Acid and Enzymes, developed using technology from NLC Neyveli through NRDC.
  • BIO ASTHRA Unique granular biostimulant blend of Humic substances, Natural Amino Acids, and Seaweed Extracts for enhanced soil fertility and crop growth.
  • NEEM CAKE (De-Oiled) Natural organic manure obtained after extracting oil from neem seeds, enriching soil fertility and acting as natural pest deterrent.
  • VIJAY NIMBO Natural neem-based organic pesticide designed to protect crops from wide range of pests in eco-friendly manner.
  • SUNDAR KIT Virus controller product for protecting crops from harmful viral diseases.
  • MICROMYCIN 2000 Immunodulator product for enhancing plant immunity against diseases.
  • STARFIS Fish oil-based product for plant disease control.
  • BIOFIS Fish oil-based biological product for plant disease management.
  • VIRUS EX Botanical virus controller for protecting crops from viral infections.
  • VIRUS MT Biological virus controller for crop protection against viral diseases.
  • PROMISE Botanical virus controller for crop disease management.
  • PROMIN EDTA Micronutrient Mixture chelated to ensure maximum nutrient availability to crops.
  • EDDHA IRON Iron 6% chelated with EDDHA for maximum availability even in challenging soil conditions.
  • LINGA CHELATED CALCIUM 9.7% EDTA chelated calcium at 9.7% for plant available calcium nutrition.
  • LINGA CHELATED MAGNESIUM 4% EDTA chelated magnesium at 4% for enhanced magnesium availability to crops.
  • LINGA CHELATED COPPER 12% EDTA chelated copper at 12% for copper nutrient supply.
  • LINGA CHELATED MANGANESE 9% EDTA chelated manganese at 9% for manganese nutrient availability.
  • LINGA CHELATED IRON 12% EDTA chelated iron at 12% for iron nutrient supply to crops.
  • LINGA CHELATED ZINC 12% EDTA chelated zinc at 12% for zinc nutrient availability.
  • ZINC SULPHATE Zn 21% FCO grade zinc sulphate providing 21% zinc for correcting zinc deficiency in crops.
  • POWER MRG Magnesium fertilizer providing essential magnesium for chlorophyll formation and photosynthesis.
  • Power Iron
  • Boronol Boron fertilizer containing 20% B essential for flowering, fruit set, and healthy plant growth.
  • BOROCON Boron fertilizer containing 14.5% B for cell wall formation and flower and fruit development.
  • Power Boron Boron fertilizer containing 10.5% B essential for flowering, fruit set, and overall plant growth.
  • Power Copper Copper-rich fertilizer containing 24% Cu essential for enzyme activity and chlorophyll formation.
  • PURE MAG
  • BIO POTASH
  • HOME GARDEN SPECIAL KIT Kit containing 11 essential nutrients and bio-products for home garden use.

Companies that use Linga Chemicals

Customer profile

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Linga Chemicals technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Linga Chemicals partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationICAR is India's apex body for agricultural research and education. Linga Chemicals collaborates with ICAR for technology transfer of validated agricultural input formulations developed through ICAR's research network, bringing science-backed products to farmers.
  • TNAU - Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationTNAU is a premier agricultural university in Tamil Nadu. Linga Chemicals partners with TNAU for technology transfer and product validation, ensuring scientifically developed agricultural inputs reach farmers.
  • CTRI - Central Tobacco Research InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationCTRI, Rajahmundry is India's leading tobacco research institute. Linga Chemicals has developed products like POWER-10 suckericide using CTRI technology for tobacco crop management.
  • IISR - Indian Institute of Spices ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationIISR, Calicut focuses on spices research. Linga Chemicals has developed MICRONOL PEPPER and MICRONOL CARDAMOM products using IISR technology for pepper and cardamom cultivation.
  • IIHR - Indian Institute of Horticultural ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationIIHR is a premier horticultural research institute. Linga Chemicals leverages IIHR technology for horticultural crop nutrition products.
  • CPCRI - Central Plantation Crops Research InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationCPCRI focuses on plantation crops research. Linga Chemicals develops coconut and other plantation crop products based on CPCRI technologies.
  • CTCRI - Central Tuber Crops Research InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationCTCRI, Trivandrum is India's leading institute for tuber crops research. Linga Chemicals has developed technology transfer products for Chinese potato, sweet potato, elephant foot yam, tapioca, cassava, and yam using CTCRI technology.
  • SBI - Sugarcane Breeding InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationSBI is India's premier institute for sugarcane research. Linga Chemicals develops sugarcane-specific micronutrient formulations based on SBI technologies.
  • NRDC - National Research Development CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationNRDC promotes and commercializes indigenous technologies. Linga Chemicals has licensed technology from NRDC for products like HUMINOL GOLD PLUS developed through NLC Neyveli technology transfer.
  • NLCI - Neyveli Lignite Corporation India LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationNLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) is a government enterprise. Linga Chemicals has received technology transfer from NLC through NRDC for products like HUMINOL GOLD PLUS bio-stimulant.
  • CSIR-CSMCRI - Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationCSMCRI is a marine chemicals research institute under CSIR. Linga Chemicals leverages CSMCRI research for marine-based agricultural input formulations.
  • CSR & TI - Central Sericultural Research and Training InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationCSRTI, Mysore is India's premier sericulture research institute. Linga Chemicals developed LINGA POSHAN liquid fertilizer for mulberry using CSRTI technology to enhance silkworm rearing and cocoon production.
  • MV Agro ChemicalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company specializing in water-soluble fertilizers for drip, soil, foliar application and hydroponics. MV Agro Chemicals expands Linga Chemicals' product reach and market presence under the same ownership.
  • Agriya Agro ChemicalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company specializing in bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fungicides, and animal feed for healthy crops and livestock. Agriya Agro Chemicals complements Linga Chemicals' portfolio under the same ownership group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Linga Chemicals competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Multiplex Group: Multiplex Group is an Indian manufacturer of plant micronutrients, specialty fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and water-soluble fertilizers, with a multi-state dealer network. It is the closest comparable to Linga Chemicals in terms of product mix (micronutrients, bio-stimulants, specialty plant nutrition), distribution model (dealer/distributor), and target customer (Indian farmers), making it a direct peer in the specialty plant nutrition space.
  • Dhanuka Agritech: Dhanuka Agritech is a publicly listed Indian agrochemical and specialty fertilizer manufacturer with a pan-India distribution network and strong brand portfolio in crop protection and plant nutrition. While significantly larger, it competes directly with Linga in the Indian micronutrient and specialty agri-inputs market, especially through its bio-stimulant and micronutrient sub-brands sold via dealers to Indian farmers.
  • Crystal Crop Protection: Crystal Crop Protection is a mid-sized Indian agri-inputs company offering agrochemicals, seeds, and specialty plant nutrition products through an extensive dealer network across India. Comparable to Linga in serving Indian farmers via dealer channels with a specialty product portfolio, though at a much larger scale and broader crop coverage.
  • Aries Agro Limited: Aries Agro is an Indian specialty plant nutrition company manufacturing chelated micronutrients, water-soluble fertilizers, and specialty plant nutrition products with a pan-India dealer network. It is one of the closest direct peers to Linga Chemicals given the heavy focus on chelated micronutrients (EDTA/EDDHA), secondary nutrients, and crop-specific specialty formulations sold to Indian farmers.

Broad incumbents

  • Coromandel International: Coromandel International is a leading Indian fertilizer and crop protection company (part of the Murugappa Group) with a pan-India presence and extensive retail/dealer network. It is a broad incumbent competitor in the Indian plant nutrition market, including micronutrients and specialty fertilizers where Linga Chemicals operates, though at substantially greater scale.
  • Indofil Industries: Indofil Industries is an Indian agrochemical and specialty plant nutrition company offering fungicides, insecticides, and micronutrient products through a national dealer network. Comparable to Linga in offering a mix of crop protection and plant nutrition products to Indian farmers via dealers, though at a larger scale and broader product portfolio.
  • PI Industries: PI Industries is one of India's largest listed agrochemical companies with a significant presence in crop protection chemicals, specialty fertilizers, and plant nutrition. It is a broad incumbent in the Indian agri-inputs space where Linga Chemicals also competes, with a much larger R&D and distribution footprint that overlaps with Linga's product categories.
  • UPL Limited: UPL is one of the largest global agrochemical companies headquartered in India, with a comprehensive portfolio spanning crop protection, seeds, and plant nutrition including bio-stimulants and micronutrients. It is a broad incumbent that competes across virtually all Indian agri-inputs categories where Linga Chemicals is present, representing the upper bound of competitive scale.
  • Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals: Chambal Fertilizers is one of India's largest private-sector fertilizer producers, with a pan-India dealer network distributing urea, DAP, and specialty plant nutrition products. It is a broad incumbent competing with Linga in the Indian fertilizer market, particularly in the dealer-driven distribution of plant nutrients to Indian farmers.

Emerging players

  • Bharat Rasayan: Bharat Rasayan is an Indian agrochemical manufacturer offering technical-grade pesticides, formulations, and increasingly specialty plant nutrition products. It is comparable to Linga as an Indian-domestic manufacturer in the broader agri-inputs space, with overlapping dealer channels and a similar focus on serving the Indian farmer through regional distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Linga Chemicals social profiles

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Linga Chemicals compliance and trust

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Linga Chemicals financial estimates

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Linga Chemicals leadership team

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Linga Chemicals M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Linga Chemicals

What does Linga Chemicals do?

Linga Chemicals manufactures, imports, and exports more than 150 agricultural input products under the MICRONOL brand, including micronutrient mixtures, secondary nutrients, EDTA/EDDHA chelated micronutrients, bio-stimulants, plant growth regulators, neem-based products, wetting agents, virus/disease controllers, and FCO grade single nutrients. The company serves Indian farmers through a dealer and distributor network supported by a dedicated Field Services Team that provides on-site demonstrations and technical support.

Is Linga Chemicals a public or private company?

Linga Chemicals is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Linga Chemicals founded?

Linga Chemicals was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Linga Chemicals based?

Linga Chemicals is headquartered in Madurai, India, in the Asia region.

How does Linga Chemicals make money?

One revenue line is on record: agricultural Inputs Sales.

Who are Linga Chemicals's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Multiplex Group, Dhanuka Agritech, Crystal Crop Protection and Aries Agro Limited. Broad incumbents are Coromandel International, Indofil Industries, PI Industries, UPL Limited and Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals. Bharat Rasayan is listed as an emerging player.

Does Linga Chemicals have an API?

No public API is recorded for Linga Chemicals.

What industry is Linga Chemicals in?

Linga Chemicals's product category is Agricultural Inputs (Crop Nutrition and Protection). Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABABAE, Micronutrient Fertilizers (Zinc, Boron, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Molybdenum), with a secondary code of IMAEAEAE, Micronutrient & Secondary-Nutrient Fertilizers. Its NAICS code is 3253 and its SIC code is 2870.

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