Pidilite partners ICAR arm Agrinnovate on CSR-backed agri-food initiatives

Pidilite Industries has signed an MoU with Agrinnovate India, ICAR’s agri-business arm, to support CSR-led work spanning sustainable agri-food systems, climate resilience, technology transfer and rural livelihoods.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 17:01 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 17:10 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

Pidilite Industries, Venkateshwara Hatcheries and Everest Instruments signed MoUs with ICAR arm Agrinnovate India to support CSR-backed initiatives in

Key facts

  • Three private firms
  • 15th annual general meeting
  • September 24

What changed

Pidilite Industries, Venkateshwara Hatcheries and Everest Instruments signed MoUs with ICAR arm Agrinnovate India to support CSR-backed initiatives in sustainable agri-food systems, climate resilience, technology transfer and rural livelihood development.

Why this matters

Pidilite’s Agrinnovate partnership broadens its CSR footprint into climate-resilient agriculture, technology transfer and rural livelihoods, creating potential community and supply-chain resilience benefits.

What to watch

  • Disclosure of financial commitment, duration and named districts under the MoU.
  • Whether Agrinnovate identifies specific ICAR technologies for commercialization or field transfer.
  • Inclusion of Pidilite products, rural retailers, contractors or channel partners in project implementation.
  • Expansion of the collaboration beyond pilots into multi-state programs or additional corporate co-funders.
  • CSR reporting showing quantified livelihood, productivity, climate-resilience or women-entrepreneurship outcomes.