DCM Shriram shares surge 7% after MoU with Bayer CropScience for future-ready agriculture in India

DCM Shriram Ltd. and Bayer CropScience Ltd. have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating sustainable, innovative and farmer-focused agricultural development across India. The agreement, signed on December 10, sets out a collaborative framework spanning agri-inputs, digital advisory tools, sustainable farming models and value-chain enhancement.

In response, shares of DCM Shriram are trading with gains of over 7.5% on Thursday and are among the top gainers on the Nifty 500 index.

Under the partnership, the two companies will explore joint opportunities across crop protection solutions, seeds, specialty plant nutrition, biologicals and digital farming platforms.

The collaboration will also assess new ways to support farmer organisations and promote environmentally responsible agriculture, including pilot projects focused on soil health, carbon sequestration and integrated crop management. In addition, both sides will examine potential partnerships within select areas of the chemicals sector.

“By bringing together complementary strengths, we aim to support sustainable and productive agriculture while creating long-term value for farmers and the wider ecosystem,” DCM

Bayer CropScience’s Chief Executive Officer, Simon Wiebusch, highlighted the importance of the collaboration at a time when Indian agriculture is undergoing significant transformation.

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“Indian agriculture is entering a phase where resilience and value-chain integration will define long-term success. With this partnership, Bayer and DCM Shriram can enhance market access, strengthen value-chain connections, and help farmers tap into emerging opportunities. Our combined and complementary expertise enables us to scale solutions quickly and create lasting positive change.”

Shares of DCM Shriram are trading 7.5% higher on Thursday at ₹1,297. The stock is up 5% in the last one month and has gained 16% so far in 2025. The stock is still off its 52-week high of ₹1,502.