Rallis India Limited, a Tata Enterprise and a key player in the Indian agricultural inputs sector, together with Bio-Gene Technology Limited, an Australian company specializing in the development of next-generation insecticides derived from natural sources, have successfully completed the pilot-scale production of pre-commercial quantities of Flavocide®. This milestone marks a significant step forward in their collaborative efforts to bring innovative, sustainable insecticide solutions to the global market.
Dr. Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & CEO of Rallis India Limited, commented on the achievement: “Rallis has a long-standing tradition of agrochemical manufacturing and strategic partnerships with global clients. We are dedicated to advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation sustainable solutions in crop protection. Our successful collaboration with Bio-Gene in scaling up the production of their patented, nature-identical Flavocide® insecticide underscores this commitment. Although the business impact may not be substantial at this stage, we are eager to continue working closely with Bio-Gene to support the global rollout of Flavocide-based products in the coming years.”
Flavocide® is a nature-identical product derived from Flavesone, a naturally occurring compound found in certain eucalyptus species. Bio-Gene has developed a proprietary process to synthesize this molecule for commercial production. The intellectual property related to the synthesis of Flavocide® is fully owned by Bio-Gene.
Rallis India, a subsidiary of Tata Chemicals Limited and part of the $165 billion Tata Group, is a leader in the Indian agri-sciences industry. With over 75 years of experience, Rallis serves rural markets with a comprehensive range of products and solutions for Indian farmers.
The company is renowned for its deep understanding of Indian agriculture, strong relationships with farmers, and a vast distribution network of 7,000 dealers and over 100,000 retailers across the country. Additionally, Rallis has established marketing alliances with several multinational agrochemical firms and is recognized for its manufacturing capabilities and expertise in developing new processes and formulations, making it a preferred partner for contract manufacturing by leading global corporations.
