03 July 2026, New Delhi: India’s farmers are set to benefit from a significant scientific milestone with the introduction of Pioxaniliprole, an insecticide discovered and developed by PI Industries.
For decades, patented agrochemical innovations introduced in India have originated from global multinational research programmes, while Indian companies built strong capabilities in manufacturing, formulation and process chemistry. Pioxaniliprole marks a shift in that trajectory, positioning India not only as a manufacturing base, but also as an originator of crop protection innovation.
Mayank Singhal – Vice Chairperson and Managing Director, PI Industries said “The molecule has been developed with more than a decade of investment in molecular discovery, advanced chemistry, biological sciences and formulation technologies, Pioxaniliprole represents an important step in India’s transition from being known primarily as a manufacturing hub to emerging as a global centre for agricultural innovation.”
Climate change, evolving pest resistance, shrinking arable land and the need to produce more food sustainably are reshaping global agriculture. Pioxaniliprole has been developed with these realities in mind. Its development reflects the increasing importance of plant safety, resistance management and environmental responsibility in the future of farming. The molecule represents an important step in India’s journey from “Make in India” to “Innovate in India for the World”.
Mayank added, “Pioxaniliprole has been designed to provide effective control of key insect pests with longer-lasting efficacy while supporting responsible crop protection practices. The molecule has also been developed with a focus on plant safety and environmental responsibility, helping farmers improve productivity while contributing to more sustainable farming systems.”
At the same time, biologicals, precision agriculture and digital farming are transforming crop management practices, creating the need for science-led solutions that can address both productivity and sustainability. Pioxaniliprole has been developed with these realities in mind. Its development reflects the increasing importance of plant safety, resistance management and environmental responsibility in the future of farming.
While India has played a critical role in global agrochemical manufacturing and supply, indigenous discovery enables the country to contribute intellectual property and breakthrough technologies alongside production capabilities. A country that discovers its own molecules is better placed to shape its own agricultural future.
It also strengthens scientific capability, encourages sustained investment in agricultural research and development, and fosters collaboration among industry, academia and regulatory institutions.
For Indian farmers, innovations originating from domestic research have the potential to provide more effective crop protection tools while supporting productivity, profitability and sustainable farming practices. For the industry, original discovery represents a shift towards higher-value innovation, enabling Indian companies to compete not only through manufacturing scale, but also through scientific leadership and proprietary technologies.
The broader implications extend beyond India’s borders. As global agriculture seeks solutions to improve productivity while reducing environmental impact, countries with strong discovery capabilities will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of crop protection. Indigenous innovation positions India to contribute technologies that address agricultural challenges across diverse geographies and cropping systems.
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