Coromandel International Limited signed a Master Research Agreement with the International Fertilizer Development Center to advance innovation in fertilizer development and promote sustainable agriculture in India. The partnership leverages the firm’s advanced R&D facilities and market reach alongside IFDC’s global expertise, aiming to deliver new fertilizer solutions that enhance crop productivity, reduce input costs, and improve environmental outcomes.

Coromandel International Limited signed a strategic Master Research Agreement with the International Fertilizer Development Center to drive sustainable fertilizer innovation in India. The collaboration aims to enhance soil health, improve crop productivity and reduce environmental impact, supporting ethical business practices and technological advancement in agriculture.

Bribery allegations have been raised against Coromandel International Ltd, with PMK leader S Ramadoss alleging that the company paid local protesting residents to remain silent over safety concerns following the resumption of operations at its ammonia fertilizer facility. The claims highlight potential unethical business practices and efforts to manipulate political outcomes by undermining public dissent.

Coromandel International released a statement denying allegations that it paid cash to residents of four Ennore villages to quell prolonged protests following an ammonia gas leak. Despite reports from The News Minute detailing payments to various village members during the protest period, the company asserted that such claims were baseless and emphasized its compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

Coromandel International Limited issued a statement refuting allegations that village leaders in Ennore were bribed with ₹3 crore in connection with the reopening of its fertiliser unit. The company clarified that the plant resumed operations in full regulatory compliance and has secured all necessary permissions.

Following an ammonia leak on December 26, 2023, at the Coromandel International Limited Ennore unit, traders and local residents from 33 villages protested by shutting their shops and organizing road blockades, demanding the permanent closure of the plant. The protest was fueled by accusations that the company failed to implement essential emergency alert systems and preventive safety measures.

On December 26, an ammonia leak from Coromandel International Limited’s fertilizer plant in Tamil Nadu caused health issues, with 52 people treated for ammonia poisoning. Regulatory investigators have mandated a fine of 59.2 million rupees and required extensive safety upgrades, including replacing the old offshore pipeline and installing warning systems, while local communities protested against the incident.

Coromandel International faces potential legal action and a demand to pay ₹5.92 crore in environmental compensation following an ammonia gas leak at its Ennore facility. The incident led to severe ecological damage, including the death of marine life and health risks for nearby residents, prompting state regulatory intervention.