Insecticides (India) Ltd. Introduces 'Stunner' - a Fungicide for Downy Mildew Disease in Grapes

This broad-spectrum fungicide 'Stunner' is a relief for farmers who suffer huge losses due to this fungal disease. It is important to mention that Downy Mildew disease significantly affects the quality of grapes.

Talking about the fungicide, Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director, Insecticides (India) Ltd. said “It is the first time that this technical formulation is being manufactured in India. Due to the requirement of a fungicide for successful grape cultivation, our farmers have been mainly dependent on imported fungicide formulations to date. But, being a firm believer in the ‘Make in India’ initiative, we took this step, and here we are with Stunner in hand for the first time in India. Stunner is an effective fungicide for Downy mildew disease in grapes.”

On his turn, Sanjay Vats, Vice President, Insecticides (India) Ltd. said, “The lion’s share of the potential market will be from Western Maharashtra, mainly the areas of Nashik, Baramati, Sangli, Narayangaon, Solapur & Satara. We are elated that this unique formulation would be a big relief to the farmers who were struggling with the disease of Downy Mildew. Stunner works by activating the plant's defense mechanism against the fungus.”

B. Deshmukh, DGM – Marketing said, “IIL has a strong footprint in the Maharashtra Market and our products like Sofia, Monocil, Hercules, and Lethal Gold are popular among the farming community. With the launch of new products like Stunner, Shinwa, and Izuki, we will be able to provide the complete solution to the farmers within their reach.”

About Insecticides (India) Limited:

IIL offers a wide array of products ranging from insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides to plant growth regulators depending on the diverse needs of the crops. Owing to 105 branded formulations, 21 technical, and 380+ SKUs, IIL extends its support to the agriculture sector of the nation by educating farmers on the development of sustainable crops. It is a brand that farmers prefer because of its "hand in hand with farmer" strategy. The popularity of the prestigious “Tractor Brand” is a tangible example of this achievement.

Modern formulation facilities for IIL products are located in Chopanki (Rajasthan), Samba and Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), and Dahej (Gujarat). IIL has technical synthesis facilities in Dahej and Chopanki that produce technical-grade chemicals and give them a competitive edge through backward integration. The new product discovery R&D Center, a joint venture with Japan's OAT Agrio, is one of IIL's 4 distinct R&D Centers that are focusing on various themes.

IIL has also established a biological R&D Centre and production facility in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, where it has released biological goods like Mycoraja and KK Pro.

The company has launched an initiative “Insecticides Jaroori Hai” on social media. Besides thanking farmers for the role, they play in cultivating the food we eat, this platform's primary goal is to dispel misconceptions about the significance of applying pesticides judiciously.