# Paraquat ban to hit smaller agrochemical players, analysis says 2026-08-15T00:24:16+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India's proposed ban on paraquat dichloride could hit smaller agrochemical firms harder than large diversified players, according to a new analysis by Dr Donthi Narasimha Reddy. The draft Banning of Paraquat Dichloride Order, 2026, published on July 13 by the Ministry of Agriculture, would prohibit import, manufacture and sale under the Insecticides Act. The Indian paraquat market is estimated at Rs 1,500 crore. UPL has the largest absolute exposure but limited overall impact due to diversification. Crystal Crop Protection, which markets the Gramoxone brand, faces significant proportional risk. Inventory risk exists if the final order lacks a transition period, as some firms may have built up stocks anticipating the ban. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: Ministry of Agriculture, paraquat, UPL Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/paraquat-ban-to-hit-smaller-agrochemical-players-analysis-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/paraquat-ban-to-hit-smaller-agrochemical-players-analysis-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.