Ahmedabad / Mumbai, November 20, 2025:
Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited, one of India’s growing agrochemical manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Mr. Prakash Patel as President (Technical – Regulatory Affairs). The appointment is effective from November 20, 2025, and has been formally communicated to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The company informed the exchanges via an official filing that Patel will join the Senior Managerial Personnel team and will oversee the technical and regulatory operations of the organisation. His role is expected to strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance product approvals, streamline documentation processes, and support Dharmaj Crop Guard’s ongoing expansion in domestic and international markets.
A Veteran in Agrochemicals
With a distinguished career spanning over 34 years, Mr. Patel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (B.E. – Chemical). He has contributed significantly to the agrochemical industry, working with leading companies such as Meghmani and Adama India.
Throughout his tenure in the sector, Patel has gained deep expertise in production, formulation technology, quality systems, operational processes, and regulatory affairs—all of which are pivotal areas for a company aiming to scale its portfolio and expand its market presence.
Strengthening Regulatory and Technical Operations
In its exchange filing, Dharmaj Crop Guard emphasised that Patel’s appointment is aligned with the company’s long-term strategic goals. With the agrochemical industry facing heightened scrutiny and regulatory complexities across domestic and international markets, Patel’s experience will be instrumental in navigating compliance frameworks, overseeing statutory filings, and ensuring timely product registrations.
His role is also expected to support the company’s initiatives around sustainable crop protection solutions, improved formulation efficiency, and adherence to evolving regulatory mandates.
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
The company enclosed the required details under Annexure A, as mandated by SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated 11 November 2024, including the reason for appointment, professional background, employment terms, and other disclosures.
According to the filing:
- Reason for change: Appointment
- Effective date: November 20, 2025
- Terms: Full-time employment; governed by company HR policies
- Relationship with directors: None
The disclosure was signed by Ms. Malvika Kapasi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (ACS 52602), on behalf of Dharmaj Crop Guard Limited.
Strategic Significance
The appointment underscores Dharmaj Crop Guard’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it continues to expand in both domestic and global agrochemical markets. With increasing demand for high-quality crop protection products and a growing regulatory landscape, Patel’s leadership is expected to enhance the company’s operational capabilities and regulatory preparedness.
Conclusion
As Dharmaj Crop Guard continues to scale its manufacturing capacities and diversify its portfolio, the addition of an experienced industry veteran like Prakash Patel signals a strategic move towards bolstering compliance, innovation, and technical excellence. The company has requested exchanges to take the disclosure on record.