Coromandel International and Mahindra Krish-e collaborate to offer drone spraying services to Indian farmers

Coromandel International, a top agri-solutions provider, has partnered with Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) unit, Krish-e, to expand its drone spraying service, Gromor Drive, for Indian farmers.

Gromor Drive currently operates in seven key states: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, with services supported by RPTO-trained pilots. Coromandel’s drone services stand out due to backing from its subsidiary, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, ensuring a steady drone supply, pilot training, and service support. This backward integration gives Coromandel a competitive advantage in the evolving drone market. Additionally, accessibility to these services is enhanced through the ‘Krish-e Kheti Ke Liye’ app and other tech-driven agricultural solutions from Mahindra’s FES, aimed at sustainably boosting farmers’ incomes and strengthening the agricultural value chain.

During the (non-binding) MoU signing event, Coromandel’s Chief Operating Officer, Fertiliser Business – Mr. Amir Alvi, said: “Coromandel’s Gromor Drive offers significant advancements in efficiency, scalability, and convenience for agricultural practices to farmers. This (non-binding) MoU signing between Coromandel’s Gromor Drive and Mahindra Krish-e represents a pivotal moment in our journey towards transforming the agricultural landscape of India by making drone spraying accessible to farmers. We aim to reduce their input costs, increase productivity, and improve farm profitability through this collaboration. Coromandel’s Gromor Drive, backed by the company’s subsidiary Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, brings in the added advantage of in-house developed cutting-edge agricultural drones, in addition to its fleet of certified drone pilots. We are confident that this collaboration will unlock new opportunities for innovation, create value for our stakeholders, and most importantly, make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of farmers.”

Mr. Hemant Sikka, President – Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., expressed strong enthusiasm and optimism about this new venture and the integration of modern technology in farming saying “With Krish-e’s well-established presence across the country and Coromandel’s experienced Gromor Drive fleet, we are pleased to take the benefits of drones to many more Indian farmers. A significant step towards enhancing productivity and lowering a farmer’s exposure to powerful chemicals, drone technology can enable selective spraying of fertiliser and chemicals on crops, while also ensuring improved yield. The partnership will ensure accessibility of drone spraying for Krish-e customers through the Krish-e Kheti ke Liye App, on a pay-per-acre basis.”