The Board of Directors of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) has elected Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as the new Chairman of FAI during its meeting held on October 31, 2025.
Alongside this appointment, Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd., who previously served as one of the two Co-Chairmen, will now hold the position of sole Co-Chairman of FAI.
Mr. Sankarasubramanian, who has been serving as Co-Chairman of the FAI Board and Chairman of FAI’s Southern Region, brings over three decades of experience in the fertiliser industry, particularly in the Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) segment. His deep expertise and leadership in the sector are expected to play a vital role in advancing FAI’s mission of promoting sustainable, efficient, and innovation-led growth in India’s fertiliser industry.
Expressing his vision for the association, Sankarasubramanian said,
“FAI is committed to driving innovation and sustainability through resource efficiency and balanced nutrition, while working closely with policymakers to achieve Atmanirbharta in the fertiliser sector. We will continue to align industry goals with national agricultural priorities to foster growth, resilience, and long-term food security.”
The FAI Board also extended its gratitude to Sailesh C. Mehta, the outgoing Chairman, for his leadership and contributions to the association and the fertiliser sector.
Founded in 1955, the Fertiliser Association of India is a non-profit apex industry body representing a wide spectrum of stakeholders including fertiliser manufacturers, distributors, importers, equipment manufacturers, research institutions, and input suppliers. FAI plays a key role in promoting balanced fertilisation practices, advocating policy reforms, and supporting innovation for sustainable agricultural productivity.
