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HURL Launches Certified Wheat Seed Business to Expand Beyond Fertilisers and Support Farmers 

Inaugurated by Managing Director Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty on October 9, 2026, the initiative marks HURL’s expansion beyond fertilisers into the seeds segment to deliver greater value to farmers and strengthen its contribution to Indian agriculture.
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New Delhi: Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) launched its Certified Wheat Seed Business on October 9, 2026, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand beyond its core fertiliser business. The initiative was inaugurated by Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of HURL.

With this launch, HURL is entering the seeds segment and expanding its agricultural product portfolio. The move is aimed at delivering greater value to farmers and strengthening the company’s contribution to Indian agriculture.

By adding certified wheat seeds to its offerings, HURL is working towards becoming a comprehensive agri-input company that supports farmers with essential agricultural inputs, from soil nutrition to quality seeds.

HURL Expands Agricultural Portfolio With Certified Wheat Seeds

The launch of the Certified Wheat Seed Business represents an expansion of HURL’s existing fertiliser-focused operations into another important segment of agricultural inputs.

The addition of certified wheat seeds is intended to broaden the company’s product portfolio and strengthen its engagement with farmers. By extending its presence beyond fertilisers, HURL aims to offer a wider range of agricultural inputs to support farming activities.

The initiative reflects the company’s focus on expanding its role in the agricultural value chain and responding to farmers’ needs through a broader range of products.

Read also: HURL Inaugurates Soil Testing Facilities at 9 Locations Across UP and Bihar to Promote Sustainable Agriculture 

Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty Inaugurates New Business Initiative

Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of HURL, inaugurated the Certified Wheat Seed Business on October 9, 2026.

The launch marks an important milestone in the company’s growth strategy as it explores opportunities beyond its core fertiliser business. Through its entry into the seeds segment, HURL aims to strengthen its position in the agricultural inputs sector while expanding the range of products it can offer to farmers.

HURL Moves Towards Becoming a Comprehensive Agri-Input Company

The launch aligns with HURL’s broader objective of evolving into a comprehensive agri-input company. By combining its established fertiliser business with certified wheat seeds, the company aims to contribute to multiple stages of agricultural production. The expansion is focused on providing greater value to farmers and supporting agricultural development through a wider product portfolio.

Key objectives of the initiative include:

  • Product diversification: Expanding beyond fertilisers into the certified seed segment.
  • Farmer support: Broadening the range of agricultural inputs available through HURL.
  • Agricultural development: Strengthening the company’s contribution to Indian agriculture.

The initiative reflects HURL’s ambition to grow alongside Indian agriculture and support farmers through an expanded range of agricultural products.

HURL Reaffirms Commitment to Indian Agriculture and Farmers

The launch of the Certified Wheat Seed Business reinforces HURL’s commitment to supporting farmers and contributing to a more prosperous agricultural sector.

By extending its focus from fertilisers to certified wheat seeds, the company aims to connect soil nutrition with quality seed inputs as part of its broader agricultural offering. The expansion represents another step in HURL’s efforts to strengthen its role in India’s agricultural sector and create greater value for farmers.

About Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)

Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) is an Indian fertiliser company established to strengthen domestic fertiliser production and support the country’s agricultural sector. The company operates under the Department of Fertilisers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India, and manufactures urea to meet the fertiliser requirements of farmers. HURL works towards supporting agricultural productivity and food security through fertiliser production and farmer-focused initiatives.

Read also: HURL Organises ‘Apna Samvaad’ to Empower Lakhpati Drone Didis Through Agricultural Technology


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