Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO: Should you invest in it? | Value Research A young player in the agrochemical industry, Dharmaj Crop Guard, has come out with its IPO. Is it worth investing in?
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Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO: Should you invest in it?

A young player in the agrochemical industry, Dharmaj Crop Guard, has come out with its IPO. Is it worth investing in?

26-Nov-2022 •Samridh Rela

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Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO: Should you invest in it?

About the company
What does Dharmaj Crop Guard do: It is an agrochemical company. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is engaged in manufacturing, distributing and marketing a wide range of agrochemical formulations, such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, micro fertilisers and antibiotics, in the B2C and B2B space. It also provides crop protection solutions to farmers and exports to more than 25 countries in Latin America, East Africa, the Middle East and East Asia.

Strengths

  • Diversified product portfolio: Dharmaj has a niche portfolio of agrochemical products, such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, micro fertilisers and antibiotics. This diversification provides risk insulation to its business operations.

  • Strong pan-India distribution network: As of September 30, 2022, Dharmaj had over 4,362 dealers with access to 16 stock depots in 17 states. In addition, it has exported to about 25 countries during the same period.

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to weather risks and regulations: The agrochemical sector is sensitive to weather conditions. In addition, stringent regulatory requirements due to climate change concerns can and have significantly impacted its operations costs.

  • Any changes in government policies, such as the reduction of government expenditure towards agriculture, changes in incentives and subsidies provided to farmers, export restrictions on crops, or changes in minimum support prices, could affect the ability of farmers to spend on crop protection products, impacting the company's operations and margins.

Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO: Should you invest in it?

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Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO: Should you invest in it?
Dharmaj Crop Guard IPO: Should you invest in it?

Disclaimer: This is not a stock recommendation. Do your due diligence before investing.

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