Mumbai : UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, has been honoured with the with the ‘Best Patent Portfolio’ in Life Science & Agriculture and named among the Top 30 IP Driven Organisations (Large Enterprises) at the 11th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Industrial IP Awards 2025.

The CII Industrial IP Awards acknowledge organisations that demonstrate leadership in intellectual property generation, protection, and commercialization, and their role in driving business growth and economic development. This recognition underscores UPL’s focus on building a strong, innovation-led ecosystem that supports long-term value creation in agriculture.

Dr. Vishal Sodha, Global Head – IP, Product Registration, and OpenAg R&D, UPL, said, “It is a matter of immense pleasure to be recognized for our efforts in building an IP-driven organization. This recognition motivates us to further advance farmer-focused sustainable innovations, driving inventions that solve farmer challenges and benefit communities and consumers alike. UPL currently holds over 3,000 granted patents globally, with approximately 4,400 pending applications pending, reflecting the scale and depth of its research-driven innovation pipeline.”