UPL Secures FCO Registration for ‘Bioclassic’ Biostimulant in India, Expands Biologicals Portfolio

Registration allows nationwide commercialisation of Bioclassic as UPL strengthens its presence in India’s fast-growing biologicals and sustainable crop input market

27 May 2026, New Delhi: UPL has secured Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) registration in India for Bioclassic®, a biostimulant developed under its natural plant protection business, marking another step in the company’s expansion in the country’s biologicals segment.

The registration, obtained through UPL’s subsidiary SWAL, enables the commercial sale of Bioclassic® across India at a time when demand for biological crop inputs is rising due to climate-related crop stress, soil degradation concerns and the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture practices.

Biostimulants have gained traction in Indian agriculture in recent years as farmers seek solutions that can improve crop resilience, nutrient-use efficiency and productivity under changing climatic conditions. Industry experts also view the segment as an important complement to conventional crop protection and nutrition programmes.

Focus on Stress Management and Crop Vigour

According to the company, Bioclassic® has been developed using a proprietary fermentation process and is formulated as a soluble concentrate. The product is recommended for application during the vegetative stage of crop growth at low dosage levels.

UPL said the biostimulant is designed to support branching, photosynthesis and biomass accumulation, while improving plant vigour and helping crops cope with abiotic stress conditions such as heat and adverse soil environments.

The company stated that field evaluations conducted under different climatic and soil conditions demonstrated consistent performance. The product can be applied through conventional spraying systems and, where permitted under regulatory guidelines, through drone-based spraying platforms.

Biologicals Market Expanding in India

India’s agricultural biologicals market has been witnessing steady growth, driven by regulatory support, rising awareness of residue management, export-oriented production systems and the need for sustainable crop management practices.

Biostimulants, in particular, are increasingly being used in crops such as oilseeds, pulses, fruits and vegetables, where growers are looking to improve yield stability and crop quality under variable weather conditions.

Ravishankar Cherukuri, CEO of UPL SAS, said the product has been developed keeping in mind the agronomic challenges commonly faced by Indian farmers.

“Bioclassic® is designed to address the real-world stress conditions that Indian farmers frequently face — from extreme heat to the widespread challenge of high-alkaline soils across several states. Backed by scientific validation across geographies, Bioclassic’s registration highlights the growing potential of biologicals to strengthen farm resilience,” he said.

He added that the approval also reflects the company’s focus on providing scientifically validated and regulation-compliant agricultural solutions.

Part of UPL’s Integrated Crop Management Strategy

Anil Rohra, Global NPP Business Unit Leader at UPL, said Bioclassic® forms part of the company’s ProNutiva® programme, which integrates conventional crop protection products with biological and biosolution-based approaches.

“By improving resource efficiency and supporting long-term crop health, Bioclassic® can deliver significant value for oilseeds, pulses and vegetables,” Rohra said.

The company believes integrated crop management approaches combining biologicals with conventional inputs could become increasingly important as farmers attempt to manage climate variability, soil health concerns and rising input costs.

Additional Biostimulant Registrations Strengthen Portfolio

Apart from Bioclassic®, UPL has also received registration approvals in India for four additional biostimulant products – Opteine®, Gaxy, Macarena® and Pilatus®.

The approvals expand the company’s biosolutions portfolio in India and reflect the broader shift within the crop input industry towards biological and sustainability-focused technologies.

Industry observers note that regulatory clearances under the FCO framework are becoming increasingly important for companies operating in the biologicals segment, as the market moves towards greater standardisation, quality assurance and farmer confidence.

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