New Delhi : The
Board of Directors of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), in its meeting
held on October 31, 2025, elected Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and
CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as Chairman of FAI.
Dr. Siba Prasad
Mohanty, Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd., formerly
one of the two Co-Chairmen, will now be the sole Co-Chairman of FAI.
Mr.
Sankarasubramanian, who is currently Co-Chairman of the FAI Board and Chairman
of FAI’s Southern Region, brings over three decades of diverse experience in
the fertiliser industry, particularly in the Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K)
sector.
Mr.
Sankarasubramanian said “FAI is committed
to driving innovation and sustainability through resource efficiency and
balanced nutrition, while working closely with policymakers to achieve
Atmanirbharta in the fertiliser sector. We will continue to align industry
goals with national agricultural priorities to foster growth, resilience and
long-term food security.”
The Fertiliser
Association of India extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr.
Sailesh C. Mehta, earlier Chairman of FAI, for his leadership and continue to
look forward to his guidance and support for the sector.
Established in 1955, FAI is a non-profit apex industry body representing the fertiliser manufacturers, distributors, importers, equipment manufacturers, research institutes and suppliers of inputs.