Coromandel targets 1,400–1,500 agri-retail stores by year-end as margins are seen recovering

Coromandel International plans to expand its 1,200-store agri-retail network into Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, targeting 1,400–1,500 outlets by year-end. The company expects fertiliser margins to improve in Q2 after industry price hikes of 20–25% and potential subsidy support.

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 16:22 IST · Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies · Updated

Coromandel expects fertiliser margins to recover in Q2 on 20-25% price hikes and possible subsidy revisions. Its retail network, now at 1,200 stores, is expanding into Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu and is targeted to reach 1,400-1,500 stores by year-end.

Why this matters

No prior related signals are listed. Coromandel International’s planned store expansion pairs retail network growth with an expected recovery in fertiliser margins.

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