• BASF to Acquire Noble Seeds, Aiming for Market Leadership in India’s Vegetable Seed Sector
NEW DELHI, India – BASF’s vegetable seed business, Nunhems, has formally agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a move intended to make BASF a market leader in India.
The acquisition, announced December 18, 2025, expands BASF’s crop portfolio and market presence in the country, with the deal expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
What is new?
On December 18, 2025, Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd., which houses BASF’s vegetable seed business, signed an agreement to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a notable company in India’s vegetable seed industry. The transaction is currently subject to statutory approval, which is anticipated by the end of Q1, 2026. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed by the companies.
Strategic Impact
The acquisition is set to position BASF’s vegetable seed business as a market leader in India. It will expand the company’s current portfolio by adding two new crops, cauliflower and radish, complementing its existing offerings of hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. The deal also serves to increase BASF’s market coverage, particularly in North India. According to the company, the acquisition supports its vision of driving sustainable growth and strengthening innovation for its customers.
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Leadership Commentary
Maximilian Becker, Senior Vice President of BASF | Nunhems, stated, “Today’s signing marks another milestone in our presence in the growing vegetable market. Noble Seeds is the right partner for us. Together, we will become a market leader in India in the years to come, strengthening our crop rotation portfolio as well as our connected offers in the fruits and vegetables market.”
The CEO of Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Lakshmi Narasimhaiah Madenahally, commented on the agreement, saying, “This agreement with BASF | Nunhems brings our company to the next growth level. It is initiating a new chapter for our team and our customers. By combining BASF | Nunhems’ breeding excellence and innovation capabilities with our strong regional germplasm, market understanding, and distribution reach, we are building a stronger foundation on which to serve Indian growers with high-performing vegetable seed solutions.”
Next Steps
Both BASF | Nunhems and Noble Seeds will continue to operate independently until the integration is finalized. This approach is intended to ensure full continuity for farmers and channel partners during the transition. A dedicated integration team has been formed to guide the process, with a focus on maintaining transparency and consistency.
About this company
BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division works to provide food for a growing global population while reducing environmental impacts. The division invested €919 million in research and development in 2024, combining innovation with practical farming solutions. Its vegetable seed business, operating under the brand Nunhems, provides seed products and services to the professional vegetable production industry.
Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd. is a vegetable seed company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in October 2004, it is recognized as one of India’s fastest-growing companies in the sector, with 154 employees and a presence across the country. The company specializes in breeding and supplying hybrids of key crops such as cauliflower, radish, tomato, hot pepper, and watermelon, and is a leading seller of cauliflower hybrid seeds in India.
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