New Delhi (TIP)- In a landmark moment for Indian agri-innovation, ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd. was honored with the Innovation Leadership Award 2025 by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, during the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave organized by Agriculture Today in New Delhi.
The award, conferred under the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Awards 2025, recognizes ATGC Biotech’s groundbreaking contributions to sustainable pest management through its cutting-edge pheromone-based technologies. Selected by the National Awards Committee chaired by Former Chief Justice of India, Justice P. Sathasivam, the accolade underscores ATGC’s pioneering work in IP-led, BioE3-aligned biomanufacturing-a new frontier in ultra-low-dose, waterless, and residue-free crop protection rooted in synthetic biology and materials science.
With a portfolio of 26 patents and 50+ commercial-stage products, ATGC is positioning India as a rising force in global agri-biotechnology and climate-resilient agriculture. Backed by BIRAC and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the company is driving the nation’s shift from volume-based agrochemicals to precision, carbon-smart crop protection systems.
Accepting the award, Dr. Markandeya Gorantla, Chairman & Managing Director, and Dr. V.B. Reddy, Executive Director, of ATGC Biotech, remarked: “This award is a celebration of Indian science and its capacity to lead with purpose. We thank Agriculture Today for honoring deep-tech innovation and express our gratitude to BIRAC, DBT, and DST for enabling our platform to go from bench to field, from grams to global. This recognition reinforces the critical role of agri-innovation in advancing India’s strategic priorities-where food security, climate resilience, and global competitiveness converge through science and sustainability.”
For decades, agriculture has relied on chemical pesticides to protect crops. ATGC is reshaping this paradigm by introducing pheromone-based solutions that shift the approach from control to communication, enabling preventive pest management.
Among its flagship innovations are CREMIT PBW, a pheromone solution for managing pink bollworm in cotton, and Akarsh ME, which targets fruit flies in horticultural crops. Deployed across 200,000+ acres, these technologies significantly reduce chemical use and water consumption, while supporting residue-free, export-compliant farming.
In 2024, ATGC was featured as a global case study by the World Economic Forum for its pioneering work in scaling pheromone technology in row crops. It is also the only non-U.S. supplier to the USDA’s “Slow the Spread” program and has 44 new molecules under registration across 20+ countries.
About ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 2011 and based in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, ATGC is India’s only commercial-scale manufacturer of pheromone biosimilars. Focused on building a greener, healthier planet, ATGC offers high-quality insect pheromones, semiochemicals, and advanced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools that minimize the need for harmful chemical pesticides. The company’s products are designed to protect crops, boost yields, and promote eco-friendly agriculture, ensuring the well-being of both farmers and the environment.
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