The Kharagpur unit, to be built on four acres, will cater to the eastern markets.
Tropical agro had a turnover of Rs 1100 crore at the end of October, with Kolkata market contributing about 10% of it. Together with JU
“It is important to have a unit in the east so that the supply becomes faster and cost effective,” Jhaver said.
“We are also planning to acquire land in Gujarat for setting up a new unit to cater to the Gujarat market,” Jhaver said. At present, it has a small unit in Gujrat’s Sanad.
The company produces agro chemicals, biological products and fertilisers.