UPL is active in chemical manufacturing, particularly for agriculture, seeds, and other farming-related businesses and services. Founded in 1969 as United Phosphorus Limited, UPL was first and foremost a fertilizer mining and marketing company and gradually diversified into broader agrochemical activities; today it operates 49 manufacturing locations and has a sales presence in more than 138 countries. In recent years, UPL has solidified its market position through the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience for $4.2 billion, which sits alongside Advanta Seeds within the group's company portfolio.
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- Food and agriculture revenue
- INR 220,770,000,000
- Food and agriculture USD revenue
- USD 3,135,048,000
- Major subsidiaries
- Advanta, Arysta Life Science
- Consumer brands