COROMANDEL CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
COROMANDEL CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY WITH COMMUNITY WOMEN IN ENNORE
Chennai, March 17, 2022: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, Coromandel International Lim ited (BSE:506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), the country’s second-largest phosphatic fertilizer player and part of Murugappa Group, celebrated women’s day with the community women in collaboration with Government Middle School, Nettukuppam, Ennore, Tamil Nadu.
Local Councillor, village traditional leaders, and members from School Management Committee (SMC) were the guests of honour during the occasion. Around 180 women from the local village, health workers and volunteers from India NGOs participated in 12 different games throughout the day, enjoyed the events, and won prizes.
The day was packed with fun-filled thrill games facilitated by volunteers from Magic Bus and teachers. Enter taining cultural programs were conducted in which girl students participated showcasing their talents through dance, martial arts, hula hoop etc.
At Coromandel’s Ennore plant, Unit Head & HODs joined for felicitating lady staff and honoured them with souvenirs and sweets. Mr S. Ramesh, GM & Unit Head, Coromandel International Limited highlighted the sup porting role of each lady for the smooth operation of the plant in terms of cleanliness of the plant and commu nity development works.
Ms Lavanya, Self Help Group Member said, “After lifting covid lockdown we got opportunity to witness grand cultural program by our kids and we played in front of our kids. All of us enjoyed the day and ventilated from routine domestic works and worries. Thanks to Coromandel, Ennore for organising this event and for the wonderful sports materials gifted as prizes to motivate physical activities of our kids.”
Maha, Community Volunteer, Nettukuppam excitedly shared, “I’m a volunteer with Chennai Corporation for COVID preventive measures and served during pandemic time. Extensive community works and hearing nega tive news ruined my happiness. Women’s day celebration at Nettukuppam by Coromandel rejuvenated my ene rgy for I forgot the worries through laughter from the fun games. I used my community mobilizing skill for asse mbling all the women folks from our localities and happy about the facility done for fellow residents. I played Dodge ball and lost in the final round but it was a thrill round with fun. I have been honoured with compliments for the volunteer service. Thanks a ton to Coromandel International Ltd., Ennore. “
About Coromandel
Coromandel International Limited is amongst India’s pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering div erse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and oth er allied businesses and Crop Protection. These include Fertiliser, Crop Protection, Bio pesticides, Specialty Nutrients and Organic compost businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosph atic fertiliser in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in
international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertiliser and secondary & micronutrients segments. The Company is leading marketer of Organic fertiliser in India and has recently added bio pesticide solutions to its portfolio. It also operates a network of around 750 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. The Company has a strong R&D and Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company has 16 manufacturing facilities, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers.
The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 14,163 Crores during FY2021. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the INR 417 Billion (41,713 Crores) Murugappa Group.
About Murugappa Group
Founded in 1900, the INR 417 Billion (41,713 Crores) Murugappa Group is one of India’s leading business conglo merates. The Group has 29 businesses including ten listed Companies traded in NSE & BSE. Headquartered in Chennai, the major Companies of the Group include Carborundum Universal Ltd., CG Power and Industrial Solu tions Ltd., Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd., Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd., Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd., Coromandel International Ltd., Coromandel Engineering Company Ltd., E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd., Parry Agro Industries Ltd., Shanthi Gears Ltd., Tube Investments of India Ltd. and Wendt (India) Ltd.
The Group holds leadership position in several product lines including Abrasives, Technical Ceramics, Electro Minerals, Auto Components & Systems, Bicycles, Fertilisers, Sugar, Tea and Spirulina (Nutraceuticals). The Group has forged strong alliances with leading international companies such as Groupe Chimique Tunisien, Foskor, Mitsui Sumitomo, Morgan Advanced Materials, Yanmar & Co. and Compagnie Des Phosphat De Gafsa (CPG). The Group has a wide geographical presence all over India and spanning 6 continents.
Renowned brands like BSA, Hercules, Montra, Mach City, Ballmaster, Ajax, Parry’s, Chola, Gromor, Shanthi Gears and Paramfos are from the Murugappa stable. The Group fosters an environment of professionalism and has a workforce of over 53,000 employees.
For more details, visit https://www.murugappa.com/
