The pesticides industry in India has undergone a rapid growth and structural change in the product mix. This paper attempts to analyse the growth of the production of pesticides over a time and changes in the structure of the product mix, product dominance and flow of materials. The profile of this industry including the technical grade material manufacturers, formulators and dealers is briefly examined. The usage of the pesticides for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes is analysed. The spatial distribution of pesticides consumption is also presented. The issues facing the industry are studied for technical grade material producers, formulators and dealers. This paper also analyses the problems faced by the farmers in buying and using pesticides.
