Startek Chemicals Limited
Startek Chemicals Limited is an Indian agrochemical manufacturing company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company is engaged in the research, development, production, and marketing of crop protection products including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators for domestic and export markets.
History
Startek Chemicals Limited was founded in 2012 by Rahul Dayal and was formerly known as Star Chemicals. The company initially began as a trading firm dealing in agrochemical products and focused on the marketing and distribution of crop protection chemicals in the Indian agricultural market.
In 2015, the company applied for product registration with the Central Insecticides Board of India to develop and market its own agrochemical formulations. In 2017, it received licenses for its first 56 agrochemical products, marking the beginning of its independent product portfolio.
In 2018, Startek Chemicals established a manufacturing facility in Gujarat to support large-scale production of agrochemical formulations. In 2019, the company began its first commercial production and supply of crop protection formulations.
In 2020, the company expanded internationally by opening an overseas office in Hong Kong. In 2021, it incorporated operations in Kenya to strengthen its presence in international agricultural markets. In 2022, the company further expanded by registering operations in Tanzania and establishing partnerships in Egypt.
Operations
Startek Chemicals Limited operates in the agrochemical sector with activities including research, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of crop protection solutions.
The corporate headquarters of the company is located at 505, Aaryan Work Space 2, Opp. Vasundhara Society, Near Navkar Public School, Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad - 380009, Gujarat, India.
The manufacturing facility is located at 264-265, Chadasana Gam, Ambapura Road, Kadi, Mehsana - 384001, Gujarat, India.
- Registered Office Address: 3rd Floor, University Plaza, 307, above Chocolate Room, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
- Manufacturing Facility: Plot no. 264-265, Chadasana Gam, Ambapura Road, Kadi, Mehsana - 384001, Gujarat, India
Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Startek Chemicals operates a modern manufacturing plant with advanced formulation technologies. The facility covers approximately 4000 square yards and supports multiple formulation types including SC, EC, SL, FS, WDG, SG, GR, ZC, SP, and WP. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Production Capacity
- 3000 KLPA EC / SL formulations
- 1000 KLPA SC / FS / CS formulations
The manufacturing facility operates under:
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
Products
Startek Chemicals Limited produces over 160 agrochemical products.
- 90+ licensed formulations approved by the Central Insecticides Board of India.
Product Categories
Insecticides Approximately 78 formulations
Fungicides Approximately 40 formulations
Herbicides Approximately 30 formulations
Plant Growth Regulators Approximately 16 formulations
Distribution Network
- Presence in 10 Indian states
- 12 warehouses across India
- 600+ distributors and sub-distributors
- 60+ sales professionals
The company’s products directly reach more than 1 million farmers.
Global Presence
Overseas Office:
- Hong Kong
International Markets:
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Egypt
Awards and Recognition
- India's Most Trusted Brand Award (2021)
- Bhartiya Udyog Ratna Award (Founder Rahul Dayal)
- Top 10 Agro Chemicals Manufacturers 2022