Testing with Mobile Soil Testing Van (MSTV)
Business responsibility -Leading the way for a greener, planet-positive future
Business responsibility -
Specialising in providing high-quality crop nutrient products and farm advisory services, we play an integral role in India’s agricultural landscape.
It is with immense pleasure that I present to you our FY 2022-23 annual report, as we complete our first full year of operations.
In the past year, the Indian economy displayed resilience and thrived despite global challenges.
We offer a comprehensive range of crop nutrition and protection solutions.
We have strategically carved a distinctive edge in the industry encompassing all aspects of business right from operations to distribution network and brand presence to a focus on sustainability.
High-quality and cost-effective crop nutrient products are critical to drive agricultural productivity.
We are committed to enhancing agricultural outcomes and improving the lives of the farmers.
Soil testing is crucial for farmers as it assesses soil health, aids in crop and fertiliser selection, and pH level management.
As we aspire to transform into an innovative fertiliser manufacturing enterprise and expand into new segments of the agribusiness market, we place the highest value on our employees’ capabilities.
Advancement of the agri-food ecosystem is at the heart of our business. We firmly believe that this objective is intricately linked to our responsibility towards the planet and communities.
We are committed to community development, as evident in our proactive initiatives even before commencing operations.
Specialising in providing high-quality crop nutrient products and farm advisory services, we play an integral role in India’s agricultural landscape.
We offer a comprehensive range of crop nutrition and protection solutions.
We are committed to enhancing agricultural outcomes and improving the lives of the farmers.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and vibrant work culture that provides holistic growth and development opportunities.
Nurturing our workforce stands at the core of our mission to cultivate a prosperous organisation. We are dedicated to fostering a conducive work environment where our team members are not only valued but also actively engaged. This commitment, in turn, enhances productivity and bolsters employee retention.
We encourage individuals to embrace ownership, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, inclusivity, and collaboration. Our talent management practices are central to our people-focussed policy, ensuring that the development and growth of our employees remain a top priority.
Employee strength
Enhancing productivity and employee motivation in these demanding times has remained our central focus. Our journey towards this goal has been marked by pioneering initiatives aimed at enhancing organisational effectiveness. We’ve orchestrated wellness sessions that emphasise mental and physical health throughout the year. Additionally, we’ve established a well-structured employee engagement calendar that features celebrations and engagement activities, set in motion at the start of each year. During the year, we organised various activities to engage our employees and their family members encompassing festival celebrations, picnics, Ladies Club, etc.
We also celebrate major festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Holi, Diwali to foster a sense of community.
We have been undeterred in our commitment to enabling our employees to reach new heights in their professional journeys while aligning with our pursuit of operational excellence and business expansion. We meticulously conduct role enhancements and ensure job alignment to unlock the full potential of high-achieving talent.
Our commitment to employee growth encompasses a comprehensive approach, aiming to facilitate excellence in technical proficiency, behavioural competencies, and functional capabilities. Our learning and development initiatives encompass a wide range of strategies,including both internal and external training, targeted group training, on-the-job training (OJT), as well as workshops and seminars. Each employee is paired with their manager to chart a skill development roadmap that aligns with their individual goals and the organisation’s needs.
To further enhance the capabilities of our sales team, we maintain an ongoing commitment. This commitment is exemplified by a dedicated three-month programme that concentrates on fostering interpersonal skills and enhancing business acumen for our sales and marketing teams.
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We prioritise top-rated occupational safety through a robust management system, including Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) and mitigation procedures and a safety work permit system. We have safety committees at both plant and central levels to oversee implementation, undertake regular EHS discussions, and strategise initiatives. We conduct regular safety training for our employees, and we commemorate National Safety Week to reinforce our commitment to safety ethics and behaviour.
We have prepared detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to effectively manage waste and prevent unforeseen events. All our plant operations have received recognition from TUV-Rheinland for meeting compliance with the international standard of Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018) requirements. We have also invested in safer technologies at operations, including dedicated hot and cold flares to prevent the escape of NG and Ammonia and gas detectors to monitor leakages of obnoxious gasses. Our online QR-based reporting system for ‘Near-Miss’ and ‘Unsafe condition/unsafe act’ along with an award scheme helps incentivise reporting, spread awareness, and take swift investigations and corrective measures. Additionally, emergency handling procedures and regular mock drills ensure better site preparedness. We further maintain a 24x7 onsite Occupational Health Centre having qualified doctors, nurses, and pharmacists along with an ambulance for patient transfers.
We maintain comprehensive health records for each employee. Our initiatives include annual health checkups, a Mediclaim policy that covers employees and their families, First-Aid training, awareness programmes related to communicable diseases, hygiene camps, and leadership connections that foster a socially and professionally satisfying work culture, among others.
We place a strong emphasis on diversity, not solely in terms of numbers, but also in harnessing a diverse pool of talent to fortify our organisation’s resilience. Our representation of women in the total workforce has gradually increased and remains stable. As a result, we’ve been able to bring women into key support functions. We are currently in the process of designing frameworks for skill development programmes tailored for women employees, fostering their career growth. Furthermore, we are actively exploring opportunities to integrate women employees into our recruitment process for fresh talent.
We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of meritocracy, empowerment, and encouragement to foster high performance and excellence across our diverse global workforce. Our performance appraisal process follows a meticulously structured approach, designed to acknowledge and reward employee performance through a transparent evaluation methodology. This process initiates with employees setting their goals at the start of the year, aligning these objectives with the evolving needs of our business. A roadmap is meticulously crafted, complete with timelines, to guide them toward goal attainment. At the end of each year, a comprehensive performance review is conducted to evaluate and assess employee performance.
We deeply appreciate the service of our employees who have contributed ten years of their careers to our organisation. In recognition of this remarkable tenure, we express our gratitude by presenting a appreciation certificate along with a reward on Matix Day. This gesture not only serves to acknowledge their long-standing association but also strengthens the bond between our employees and the employer.
