K J Patel Takes the Helm at IFFCO: A New Era of Innovation

IFFCO appoints K J Patel as the new Managing Director, succeeding U S Awasthi. Patel, with over 32 years in fertiliser plant maintenance, is expected to lead IFFCO into a new era of innovation. Under Awasthi, IFFCO achieved significant profit and turnover growth in the last fiscal year.

Cooperative giant IFFCO has announced the appointment of K J Patel as its new Managing Director, succeeding the long-serving U S Awasthi.

Dileep Sanghani, IFFCO's Chairman, expressed confidence in Patel's leadership, highlighting his extensive experience in mechanical engineering and fertiliser plant operations.

Under Awasthi's leadership, IFFCO saw a substantial 16% rise in net profit and a 4.5% increase in turnover, driven by sales including nano liquid urea.

(With inputs from agencies.)