Multiplex Group
Established in 1974 by exceptionally foresighted Dr. G. P. Shetty, a Doctorate in Plant Physiology and Plant Nutrients, Prestigious "Rajyotsava" Awardee for his outstanding contribution in Agriculture sector from Government of Karnataka. The Group has "11", ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified Companies with two State-of-the-art laboratories accredited by NABL (National Accreditation …
Profile
Multiplex Group (India) is a manufacturer and exporter of agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, micronutrients, organic manure, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-stimulants/bio-activators, chemical pesticides, pheromones, and seeds; it also runs agriculture-related ventures (e.g., drone services, soil sensing). Founded in 1974 by Dr. G. P. Shetty, it is headquartered in Bengaluru (address: No. 180, 1st Main Road, Mahalakshmi Layout Extension, Bengaluru – 560 086). It is privately held (no stock listing/funding info provided). Core tech includes DSIR-recognized bio R&D (R&D unit inaugurated June 22, 2023) with multiple labs and field trials. Reported scale: 1500+ employees, 10K+ authorized dealers, 600K+ farmer club members, 270+ products; manufacturing locations include Bengaluru, Tumkur, Hubli, Sindagi, Ghaziabad, Begusarai, Khordha. Partners/customers mentioned: 5000+ dealers/distributors, plus government authorities/agricultural organizations/universities for adoption and field trials. Latest 2025-2026 development in the provided results: in Oct 1, 2025, Acuité upgraded ratings for Multiplex Biotech Private Limited and reported group FY2025 (prov.) revenue of Rs.448.89 Cr; the company/group is active.
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- Industry
- CEA & horticulture, Crop protection, Digital & robotics, Fertilisers & plant nutrition, Seeds & genetics
- Topics
- Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers, Biopesticides & biocontrol, Biofertilizers & biostimulants, Hybrid seeds & crop breeding
- Role
- Research / RTO — “…/agricultural organizations/universities for adoption and field trials. Latest 2025-2026 development in the pr…”
Bio-solutions it supplies 2
What they offer
Products: RED-ENTICE; ENTICE; PINK-B; DELTA TRAP; FALL-OUT; ATTRACT; TUTAKARSH; AAKARSHAN (FOR CUCURBITS); AAKARSHAN (FRUIT FLY); Fertilizers
- Applications
- Broad spectrum fungicide for cereals, vegetables & fruits.
- Products (website)
- RED-ENTICE · ENTICE · PINK-B · DELTA TRAP · FALL-OUT · ATTRACT · TUTAKARSH · AAKARSHAN (FOR CUCURBITS) · AAKARSHAN (FRUIT FLY) · Fertilizers — Balanced Major, Minor, Micro & Secondary nutrients hold its importance throughout Crop production and Nutrition. · Growth Promoters — External application of growth promoters has beneficial effects by enhancing crop yield by improving overall plant health. · Adjuvants & PH Balancer — Improves the performance of nutrients, Insecticides, Fungicides with better absorption capacity.
Read from the company's own website: about · products · production · quality · leadership · contact · sustainability
Subsidiaries: Karnataka Agro Chemicals · Multiplex Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd. · Multiplex Agricare Pvt. Ltd. · Multiplex Bio-Tech Pvt. Ltd. · Multiplex Drone Pvt. Ltd. · Multiplex Urban Green India Pvt. Ltd. · Devi Biotech Pvt Ltd (mentioned for cocopeat/coir pith production) · Agriplex Private Limited · Multiplex Safe & Farm Fresh · Multiplex Farming · Multiplex Forest Factree · BioMantra International Pvt (name truncated in source)
News & status 6
- 2026-08-29 🌾 We’re Hiring | Lead – Pesticide Business | PAN India | Multiplex Group of CompaniesMultiplex Group of Companies is recruiting for a senior leadership role to head its PAN-India Pesticide/Crop Protection business, focusing on market leadership, growth, and channel development. The position requires 10+ years in pesticide sales/marketing, …
- 2026-08-14 🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 | Multiplex Group of CompaniesMultiplex Group of Companies wishes a Happy Independence Day and emphasizes supporting Indian farmers, promoting self-reliance, prosperity, and sustainability. Jai Hind.
- 2026-09-09 Multiplex Association of India moves Karnataka High Court challenging 2% welfare cess on movie tickets - The HinduThe article reports that the Multiplex Association of India (the “Multiplex Group”) is challenging Karnataka’s 2% welfare cess on cinema tickets in the Karnataka High Court, arguing the levy is unconstitutional and lacks proper commencement notification.
- 2026-09-17 Multiplex body opposes Karnataka’s proposed 2% cess on cinema tickets | Bengaluru News - The Times of IndiaThe article reports that the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) opposes Karnataka’s proposed 2% cess on cinema tickets, arguing it will increase costs for moviegoers and burden theatres already recovering post-Covid; MAI notes Bengaluru’s large share of …
- 2026-09-24 After Karnataka's cess, Mumbai's tax hike plan raises fear of pricier movie ticketsSummary: The article notes that rising local taxes on cinema, including Karnataka’s 2% cess and Mumbai’s proposed 6.7x jump in multiplex theatre tax, threaten to raise costs for exhibitors like PVR INOX and could set a precedent for more states to follow, …
- 2026-09-11 Khaitan & Co Secures Relief for Multiplex Association of India and PVR INOX before Karnataka HC | SCC TimesThe article says that the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and PVR INOX secured a favorable court outcome in Karnataka, with the High Court quashing show-cause notices and holding that the 2% cinema cess order could not stand because the accompanying …
Network: owners, partners, peers
Ownership & investors 15
| parent | Karnataka Agro Chemicals |
| subsidiary | Karnataka Agro Chemicals |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Fertilizers Pvt. Ltd |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Agricare Pvt. Ltd |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Bio-Tech Pvt. Ltd |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Drone Pvt. Ltd |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Urban Green India Pvt. Ltd |
| subsidiary | Devi Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| subsidiary | Agriplex Private Limited |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Safe & Farm Fresh |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Farming |
| subsidiary | Multiplex Forest Factree |
| subsidiary | BioMantra International Pvt |
| subsidiary | Anshul Agro Chemicals |
| subsidiary | BioMantra |
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