Zuari Agro Chemicals was founded by eminent Indian industrialist Late Dr KK Birla in 1967, and the manufacturing operations started in 1974. The products of Zuari are being sold by the brand- Jai Kisaan.

Today it is the flagship company of Adventz Group and leading the agriculture vertical of the Group, under the leadership of Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar.

Business area of the company

Zuari is a single-window agricultural solution provider, and partners with Indian farmers for progress and prosperity. It enables agricultural self sufficiency and economic independence by providing fertilisers that are both affordable and effective. Zuari is committed to effective utilization of resources and innovative initiatives for the well-being of the farming community.

Awards

Zuari has won multiple awards and acclaim from different national and international bodies. Following are few of the awards the company has won in the past:

2011-2009 :

Best Video Film Award (Runner UP) : Fertiliser Association of India
Gold Medal for Best Workplace Practices : GTS and IFB, Goa
Gold Medal for Excellence in Education : GTS and IFB, Goa
Gomant Sarvochcha Suraksha Puraskar (First Prize) : Green Trangle Society
Excellence in Fertiliser Extension Services : Fertiliser Association of India

2009-2008 :

Excellence in Fertiliser Extension Services: Fertiliser Association of India
Shriram Award for Third Best Article in Marketing : Fertiliser Association of India
Best Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers - Runner-up : The Fertiliser Association of India

2008-2004 :

Award for longest accident free period : Green Triangle Society Goa
Award of Honour : National Safety Council USA
Award for longest accident free period : Green Triangle Society Goa

1998-1997 :

Best Production Performance in Fertiliser Industry : National Productivity Council India

1997-1995 :

Best Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertiliser Plants : The Fertiliser Association of India
Best Production Performance in Fertilizer Industry: National Productivity Council India

1995-1993 :

Fair Trade Practices in the Large Manufacturer’s category : Jamnalal Bajaj Vyavahar Puraskar
Best Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers: The Fertiliser Association of India
Second Best Production Performance in Fertiliser Industry: National Productivity Council, India

1993-1991 :

Second Best Overall Performance for Ammonia : Fertiliser Association of India
Award for Second Best Production Performance in Fertiliser Industry : National Productivity Council, India
Second Best Production Performance in Fertilizer Industry : National Productivity Council, India

1991-1989 :

Best Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers: Fertiliser Association of India
Second Best Overall Performance for Ammonia : Fertiliser Association of India

1989-1986 :

Best Production Performance for Nitrogenous Fertilisers : Fertiliser Association of India