Coromandel International has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras to establish a Corporate Research Centre at the IIT Madras Research Park.

The MoU was formalised during the inauguration of the IITM Global Research Foundation by Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, underscoring the national importance of strengthening industry–academia collaboration.

This partnership positions Coromandel to leverage the world-class research infrastructure and expertise of the IIT Madras ecosystem in India and globally, reinforcing its commitment to science-led innovation and sustainable agricultural and industrial growth.

The event witnessed participation from IIT Madras’ global partners across the USA, UK, Germany, Malaysia, UAE, and Singapore, underscoring the institute’s expanding international research footprint.

Speaking on the partnership, Narayanan Vellayan highlighted that the collaboration reinforces Coromandel’s long-standing belief that innovation and research are critical to strengthening India’s agricultural ecosystem and driving sustainable growth.