IPL Biologicals Ltd. (IPL), the global leader in agri-biologicals with the widest portfolio of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, and Mitsui & Co. India (Mitsui India) has signed an agreement for the registration, marketing, and distribution of certain bio-pesticide (microbial) products in the Philippines, with Mitsui India and Ag Smart Philippines.

These bio-pesticides are the latest cutting-edge agri-input products that will replace the dangerous chemical pesticides.

The agreement was signed at IPL Corporate office in Gurgaon on 29th July 2025. Mitsui India was represented by Takahiko Watanabe, Head of Chemicals Division, and IPL was represented by Harsh Bhagchandka, President.

Harsh Bhagchandka said, “This tri-partite Agreement brings together the technological strength of IPL with its large portfolio of agri-microbial products, the global marketing muscle of Mitsui group, and the well-established distribution network of Ag Smart in the Philippines.”

Watanabe said, “We are very excited to be associated with IPL with its product excellence, and focus on futuristic products. This is the first step for a relationship with huge global potential.” 

Ag Smart is in the business of distributing agri-input products in the Philippines. They aim to bring to the Philippines high-quality products & also new technologies for plantations, general agriculture trade & animal husbandry.

Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka