DCM Shriram shares in focus as firm signs MoU with Bayer CropScience; all you need to know

The MoU establishes a strategic framework for collaboration across areas such as agri-inputs, digital advisory, sustainable farming practices, and value-chain strengthening.

Under this collaboration, both organisations will explore synergies in crop solutions, seeds, speciality plant nutrition, biologicals, digital tools and advisory platforms. The two companies will also assess opportunities to jointly support farmer organisations and strengthen sustainable agriculture initiatives, including pilots in soil health, carbon sequestration, and integrated crop management.

Additionally, both companies will evaluate possibilities for partnership across select areas of the chemicals business.

By combining Bayer’s global expertise in advanced agricultural solutions with DCM Shriram’s deep rural footprint and integrated agribusiness capabilities, the partnership aims to enhance farmer livelihoods, improve productivity, and promote climate-resilient farming practices, the regulatory statement said.

On Wednesday, shares of DCM Shriram settled at ₹1,209.80 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, falling 1.22%. Bayer Cropscience shares closed 0.21% up at ₹4,399 apiece. The development came after the market hours.

About DCM Shriram

DCM Shriram Ltd is one of the leading and most diversified Indian conglomerates whose business portfolio comprises chemicals business, agri-rural business, and sugar and value-added business, including Fenesta Building Systems.

“DCM Shriram Chemicals” is the key player in the chlor-alkali segment with a total capacity of one million tonnes per annum. The product range of DCM Shriram Chemicals includes caustic soda, chlorine, hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide, aluminium chloride, epichlorohydrin, hydrochloric acid, epoxy resins and other value-added products.

About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core strengths in the life sciences, spanning healthcare and nutrition. The company is committed to advancing sustainable development and creating a positive impact through its businesses. Alongside this, Bayer aims to enhance its profitability and drive long-term value through innovation and growth.