India, May 15, 2025 : Nishant Kanodia, Promoter
and Chairman of Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, has been appointed to
the Board of Directors of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), the
leading global organization representing the entire fertilizer value chain.
The appointment was formalised at the IFA Annual Conference 2025 in Monaco,
themed “Investing in the Future of Food.” With approximately 500 members
across more than 80 countries, IFA champions policy, innovation, and
sustainable fertilizer practices that contribute to global food security.

 

Ms. Alzbeta Klein, CEO &
Director General of IFA commented, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Nishant Kanodia to
the IFA Board. India’s pivotal role in global agriculture, together with Mr.
Kanodia’s visionary leadership, will be instrumental in advancing IFA’s mission
for sustainable, resilient food systems worldwide.”

 

India’s agricultural sector has
transformed a mid-20th-century food scarcity to becoming a leading global
producer of staples, cereals, pulses, fruits, and vegetables. Through
technology adoption, nutrient management, and farmer empowerment, India now
plays a central role in global food security and consciously contributing to
climate-resilient farming.

 

Speaking on his induction to the
IFA Board, Mr. Nishant Kanodia, Chairman Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited
stated, “It is
a privilege to join the IFA Board at a time when India is increasingly central
to global food security. The need for balanced nutrient management and
innovation-driven growth has never been greater. I look forward to supporting
IFA’s efforts to empower farmers, protect ecosystems, and enhance productivity
globally and in India.”

 

Under Mr. Kanodia’s leadership, Matix
Fertilisers—an integrated crop nutrition company with revenues of around ₹7,000
crore—has established itself as a market leader in Eastern India, with a 20%
share of the region’s urea market. Its state-of-the-art facility in
Panagarh, West Bengal, achieved a record production of 1.47 million tonnes in
FY25, operating at over 115% of annual rated capacity. The company was recently
honoured with the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) “Best Production
Performance” Award for 2023–24.

 

Matix continues to expand its
portfolio with innovative and sustainable agri-input solutions, supporting
farmers across nine states through a vast network of over 1,000 dealers and
60,000 retailers.

 

About the International Fertilizer Association:

The International Fertilizer Association (IFA)
was founded in 1927 and is the only global fertilizer association, with around
500 members from more than 80 countries and a mission to promote the efficient
and responsible production, distribution and use of plant nutrients. This
mission plays a critical role in helping to feed the world sustainably. IFA
represents providers of plant nutrition solutions. Members include fertilizer
producers, traders and distributors, as well as their associations, service
providers to the industry, research organizations, start-ups and
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About Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited: Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited is one of India’s youngest
and fastest-growing crop nutrient manufacturers, holding approximately a 20%
market share of urea in eastern India. The company markets its products across
nine states in Eastern, North-Eastern and Northern parts of India with a
distribution strength of 1000+ dealers and 60,000+ retailers. Matix is
committed to enhancing agricultural productivity through quality crop nutrition
and soil enhancement products, thereby aiming to nourish every farm and ensure
food security for all.

 

Website:  https://matixgroup.com/

Linkedln: @Matix Fertilisers

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