UPL a global agriscience company focused on sustainable farming solutions, has been recognised for the strength of its intellectual property framework at the 11th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Industrial IP Awards 2025. The company received the Best Patent Portfolio Award in the Life Sciences and Agriculture category and was also listed among the Top 30 IP-Driven Organisations (Large Enterprises).
The CII Industrial IP Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate outstanding capability in creating, safeguarding, and commercialising intellectual property, while contributing meaningfully to economic growth. The recognition highlights UPL’s sustained emphasis on innovation-led research and its commitment to building a robust IP ecosystem that supports long-term agricultural advancement.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr Vishal Sodha, Global Head – IP, Product Registration, and OpenAg R&D, UPL, said that the recognition reinforces the company’s strategic focus on innovation. He noted that UPL’s research-driven approach is aimed at delivering practical, farmer-centric solutions that address real-world agricultural challenges while benefiting communities and consumers. UPL currently holds more than 3,000 granted patents globally, with around 4,400 patent applications under examination, reflecting the depth and scale of its innovation pipeline.
UPL Ltd (NSE: UPL; BSE: 512070; LSE GDR: UPLL) operates across the entire agrifood value chain, offering sustainable products and solutions to growers in over 140 countries. With annual revenues exceeding USD 5 billion, the company is among the world’s largest agriculture enterprises. Its operations span four focused platforms—UPL Corporation Ltd, UPL Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Ltd, Advanta Enterprises Ltd, and Superform Chemistries Ltd—all aligned with the company’s vision of reimagining sustainability and advancing global food systems.
