Ram Gopal Agarwal

Chairman at Dhanuka Agritech

Shri RG Agarwal is the Founder Chairman of Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. He holds Degree in Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Sri Ram college of Commerce, Delhi University. He is a decisive and action oriented visionary who took over a sick pesticide Company named Northern Mineral Pvt. Ltd. in 1980 to transform it into 1000 crore. organization called Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. His deep commitment and inspiring leadership in initial turbulent days is an example worth inculcating. His passion to contribute to Indian Agriculture is commendable. His ability to prioritize and deal effectively with a number of tasks simultaneously reinforced with the skills to make effective decisions, has metamorphosed the business venture into one of the fastest growing agrochemical Company in India which is rated thrice as ‘Best under a Billion Company’ by Forbes magazine. His rich and invaluable experience of over last five decades in Agrochemical Industry has contributed immensely in the growth of the Company and added much needed expertise to the Board. He mentors and gives strategic direction to the team. In order to achieve his aspiration of “Transforming India through Agriculture” he has dedicated himself to bring changes in Agrochemicals Industry and the farming community. His contribution for adopting newer farming techniques at the grass root level, judicious use of agro chemicals in farming and imparting knowledge through his nationwide network of distributors and Dhanuka Doctors in field has resulted in the overall prosperity of farmers. Shri RG Agarwal has been the past Chairman of CCFI, (Crop Care Federation of India) the apex Chamber of all Indian Agrochemical majors. He is also Chairman Advisory Committee of AGRO Chemicals Federation of India. Shri RG Agarwal, Group Chairman, has been bestowed with many Awards for his tremendous contribution in Agro Industry like “Life Time Achievement Award” by Agri Business Summit & Agri Awards 2019, “Distinguished Contribution to Indian Agrochemicals Industry” during India Chem 2016 International Conference organised by FICCI etc. He is also associated with some of the highly recognized establishments of the country as Chairman, Sub-Committee (Crop Protection Chemicals) of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Chairman Advisory Committee Crop Life India & Member of Agro Chemical Federation of India.

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