CropLife India has announced the change in leadership in the Board of Directors. Ankur Aggarwal, Managing Director of Crystal Crop Protection, has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Board during the 45th Annual General Meeting, held recently.

Mohan Babu, Chief Operating Officer, Bayer CropScience – India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, continues his role as Vice Chairman for the second consecutive year. Dr. Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & CEO, Rallis India, has been inducted as the second Vice Chairman of the Board.

Aggarwal brings with him a deep understanding of the agrochemical industry and a steadfast commitment to advancing science-led, sustainable agriculture. Under his leadership, CropLife India continues to champion innovation-driven solutions that empower farmers to enhance productivity responsibly—while addressing the growing challenges of climate change, resource efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Durgesh Chandra, Secretary General, CropLife India shared, “We look forward to working closely with Ankur Aggarwal and the Board of Directors to deliver safe, innovative crop protection technologies. Our focus remains on educating farmers on responsible usage and supporting them in safeguarding their crops sustainably”.