NICOT CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED

What NICOT CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED does

NICOT Chemicals Private Limited is an Indian agro-chemical formulation company headquartered in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, that manufactures and markets crop protection products for commercial agriculture. The company produces 10 insecticide formulations spanning categories such as contact, systemic, combination, and bio-insecticides, alongside one proprietary adjuvant branded as NICOT Bio Spray. Its offerings target commercial crop producers and agricultural operations, with tea estates identified as a specific enterprise segment.

The company operates through a pan-India distributor and dealer network that provides ground-level reach across states, supplemented by international bulk exports to overseas markets. NICOT holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and Green Lab certification, signaling compliance with quality and environmental standards that support credibility with institutional buyers.

NICOT is a privately held, founder-led company with Akhter Alam serving as Managing Director and SK Anar Alam as Director. No external funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed. Strategic direction signals include planned product-line expansion into herbicides and fungicides, an active distributor recruitment program, and continued scaling of international exports. The business model is volume-driven, with revenue mechanics dependent on dealer sell-through and export order flow rather than recurring SaaS-like contracts.

Name

NICOT CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED

Legal name

NICOT Chemicals Private Limited

Website

https://nicotchemicals.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NICOT Chemicals Private Limited is an Indian agro-chemical manufacturer producing 10 insecticide formulations and a bio-adjuvant, distributed through a pan-India dealer network and international bulk exports to commercial farmers and tea estates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agro-chemicals (Crop Protection Insecticides)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Insecticides (AFABAAAB)

Keywords

• Agro-chemical formulations
• Crop protection insecticides
• Plant growth regulators
• Agricultural adjuvants
• Pest management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Islampur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agro-chemical Product Sales: NICOT Chemicals generates revenue through the sale of proprietary insecticide formulations, plant nutrition products, and supportive agricultural chemicals. Products are sold through distributor networks and direct bulk orders to farmers, tea estates, and agricultural operations across India and for export.
2. Bulk Export Orders: The company processes international inquiries for agro-chemical exports with typical lead time of 15-21 days from order confirmation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

NICOT Chemicals Private Limited manufactures and distributes a proprietary portfolio of agro-chemical formulations focused on crop protection. The company offers insecticides spanning multiple chemical classes (Neonicotinoids, Pyrazoles, Organophosphates, Avermectin derivatives), plant growth regulators, and a silicone-based spraying adjuvant (NICO DROP). Products are formulated as SC, WG, EC, and FS variants and marketed primarily to commercial farmers, tea estates, and a Pan-India distributor network, with bulk export capability for international markets.

Product overview

NICOT Chemicals Private Limited is an Indian agro-chemical distribution company offering a comprehensive portfolio of crop protection products and agricultural solutions. The product lineup centers on 10 distinct insecticide formulations spanning multiple chemical classes (Neonicotinoids, Pyrazoles, Organophosphates, and biological derivatives) for controlling a wide spectrum of pests including thrips, mites, whiteflies, bollworms, and soil-borne insects. The portfolio is organized around three core categories: (1) Crop Protection insecticides including broad-spectrum formulations like NICOFEN, NICOTOLL, and NICOFIRE with dual-action contact and systemic properties; (2) Systemic insecticides like NICOTHIME, NICOTHIME-30 FS, NICOMEDIA, and NICO STAR for internal plant protection; and (3) Supportive products including the NICO DROP adjuvant for precision spraying. The company positions its products for tea estates, rice/paddy cultivation, cotton, and various horticultural crops, with planned expansion into herbicides and fungicides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NICOFEN: Broad-spectrum insecticide providing contact and stomach action for pest control across crops including Cotton, Paddy, Sugarcane, Brinjal, Tomato, and Tea.
• NICOTOLL
• NICOFIRE
• NICO STAR
• NICOTHIME
• NICOTHIME-FS
• NICOLURON
• NICO SUPER 505
• NICOMEDIA
• NICOMECTIN
• NICO DROP

Products and services

• NICOFEN Broad-spectrum insecticide providing both contact and stomach action to control a wide range of pests including bollworms, whiteflies, leafhoppers, and mites. Also functions as an acaricide for mite control and is effective for soil application against termites in sugarcane. Targeted at cotton, paddy, sugarcane, brinjal, tomato, and tea.
• NICOTOLL Broad-spectrum insecticide belonging to the Pyrazole chemical class (Tolfenpyrad 15% EC). Highly effective against sucking and chewing pests with anti-feedant action, multiple life-stage control (eggs, larvae, adults), and quick knock-down effect. Used on cabbage, chilies, cumin, onion, mango, and horticultural crops.
• NICOFIRE Broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide premix containing Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4% SC. Engineered to tackle difficult sucking pests and mites simultaneously through dual action mechanisms combining energy inhibition and nervous system disruption. Excellent control over Red Spider Mites and Yellow Mites with vapor action reaching deep inside dense canopy.
• NICO STAR High-performance broad-spectrum insecticide combining Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG. Provides knock-down effect and long-lasting systemic control by targeting insect nervous systems through two different pathways, preventing pest resistance development. Effective against both soil insects and foliar pests on tea, rice, sugarcane, cotton, groundnut, chilli, and maize.
• NICOTHIME-30 FS Premium broad-spectrum systemic insecticide containing Thiamethoxam 30% FS designed specifically for seed treatment. Protects crops from sucking and soil-borne pests during early growth stages with 45 days of extended protection and 'Vigor Effect' for better root growth and greener plants. Targeted at cotton, wheat, maize, and soybean.
• NICOTHIME Broad-spectrum systemic insecticide containing Thiamethoxam 25% WG from the Neonicotinoid group. Provides rapid uptake and translaminar action for internal shield protection. Features 'Thiamethoxam Vigor Effect' for greener, healthier plants with excellent rainfastness.
• NICOMEDIA Highly concentrated systemic insecticide containing Imidacloprid 70% WG (Water Dispersible Granules). Belongs to the Neonicotinoid group with quick knock-down and long-lasting residual action for controlling a wide range of sucking pests. WG formulation dissolves instantly leaving no sediment.
• NICOMECTIN Modern broad-spectrum insecticide containing Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG (Soluble Granules). Naturally derived from soil bacterium fermentation, effective against Lepidoptera pests like caterpillars, bollworms, and borers. Features translaminar action creating reservoir protection with rainfastness.
• NICOLURON Superior broad-spectrum insecticide premix containing Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC. Dual-action formulation specializing in controlling caterpillars and larvae through chitin inhibition and neural disruption. Effective against resistant pests such as Diamond Back Moth and Fall Armyworm.
• NICO SUPER 505 Powerful combination insecticide containing Chlorpyriphos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% EC. Works through contact, stomach, and vapor action to control bollworms, thrips, beetles, aphids, jassids, whiteflies, and soil insects like termites and root grubs. Widely used on tea, cotton, paddy, vegetables, pulses, mustard, and maize.
• NICO DROP High-performance silicone-based non-ionic sticker, spreader, and activator adjuvant for maximizing agricultural spray efficacy. Reduces surface tension of spray droplets ensuring uniform coverage on waxy leaf surfaces. Improves nutrient availability, root development, pest resistance, stress mitigation, and germination, with field trial yield increases of 30-50% compared to regular organic products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% yield increase in potato cultivation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gharda Chemicals: Indian agrochemical company with strong position in insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Comparable manufacturing and formulation capabilities to NICOT, with broader product portfolio and longer market presence.
• Insecticides India Limited: Indian agrochemical manufacturer with a directly comparable focus on branded insecticide formulations for Indian agriculture. Competes head-to-head with NICOT in crop protection across similar crops (rice, cotton, vegetables) and serves a similar distributor network in India.
• PI Industries: Indian agrochemical company with branded formulations and contract manufacturing operations. Overlaps with NICOT in crop protection chemistry and Indian distribution, though PI is larger and more export-focused.
• Crystal Crop Protection: Indian agrochemical company specializing in crop protection formulations, plant nutrition, and seeds. Comparable to NICOT in product mix, Indian distribution model, and target customer segments (farmers, plantations).
• Dhanuka Agritech: Indian agrochemical company focused on branded crop protection products (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides) with strong distribution across India. Directly comparable business model to NICOT with similar product positioning and channel strategy.
• Bharat Rasayan: Indian manufacturer of technical-grade pesticides and formulations. Competes with NICOT in similar active ingredient classes and shares the Indian agrochemical distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta India: Global agrochemical major with strong India presence in crop protection seeds and insecticides. Competes with NICOT across many of the same crops (rice, cotton, vegetables, tea) with deeper technical resources and broader portfolio.
• Rallis India (Tata Group): Indian agrochemical subsidiary of Tata Group with comprehensive crop protection portfolio including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Competes with NICOT across most of its product categories with deeper institutional backing.
• UPL Limited: India's largest agrochemical company with a broad portfolio spanning insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and seed treatments. While much larger and globally diversified, it competes with NICOT in the same crop protection segments across Indian markets.
• Bayer Crop Science India: Global agrochemical leader with significant India operations. Competes broadly with NICOT in crop protection, though at a vastly different scale with proprietary active ingredients and global R&D.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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