PI Industries has unveiled Pioxaniliprole, India’s first indigenously discovered insecticide molecule. Developed over a decade of research, this breakthrough signifies a major milestone for India’s crop-protection industry and PI’s capability in proprietary innovation. The molecule has received registration from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC).
Groundbreaking Product Launch
PI Industries Limited today announced a historic achievement in Indian agricultural science with the unveiling of Pioxaniliprole, the nation’s first indigenously discovered insecticide molecule. This significant development is the result of over a decade of original research, sustained investment, and scientific innovation.
A Milestone for Indian Agriculture
The introduction of Pioxaniliprole marks a defining moment for PI Industries and India’s broader crop-protection sector. It underscores the country’s growing capacity to originate novel scientific discoveries and create proprietary intellectual property. The molecule has been developed to meet global scientific standards and has undergone extensive evaluation, including multilocation field trials and regulatory studies tailored to Indian agricultural conditions.
Regulatory Approval and Future Impact
Pioxaniliprole has secured registration from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC), which formally recognized it as the first insecticide active ingredient discovered in India. This achievement highlights PI Industries’ commitment to building a sustained innovation pipeline and its ambition to grow as a global, innovation-led Life Sciences company, originating science from India for the world.
Company’s Commitment to Innovation
The discovery of Pioxaniliprole is a testament to PI Industries’ long-term investment in an integrated research and development ecosystem. This ecosystem spans molecular discovery, chemistry, biology, formulation science, toxicology, agronomy, and manufacturing, supported by over 700 scientists and a portfolio of more than 260 patents. The company aims to leverage such breakthroughs to address global agricultural challenges and further strengthen scientific self-reliance in India.
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