PI Industries Registers India's First Indigenous Insecticide

Key Event Details

PI Industries Limited has been granted registration for India's first indigenously discovered insecticide, namely 'Pioxaniliprole' (branded as 'Pioxazon') under section 9(3) of the Insecticides Act, 1968. The registration was granted for TIM and FIM categories.

Approval Process

The registration was granted pursuant to the minutes of the 476th registration committee meeting held on September 10, 2026, published on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on September 21, 2026.

Product Information

• Product Name: Pioxaniliprole (branded as 'Pioxazon')
• Category: Insecticide
• Registration Date: September 21, 2026
• Market Focus: Domestic market only (not international)
• Development Timeline: Developed over a decade of research

Strategic Significance

This represents India's first indigenously discovered and developed insecticide molecule by PI Industries, marking a significant milestone in the country's agricultural innovation journey. The company highlights this as demonstrating its evolution to a global scale innovator in AgriSciences.

Commercial Plans

Pioxaniliprole will be launched in India soon, addressing farmers' need for crop productivity amidst emerging challenges.