Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited.
Transforming the agriculture and potash industry with sustainable practices and innovative solutions.
About Dr. PS Gahlaut
Biography
Dr. PS Gahlaut completed his early education in Kolkata and Mumbai, followed by an Honours Degree in Chemistry and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the University of Delhi. He further achieved a Ph.D. in Business Management from Inter American University, Florida.
Dr. Gahlaut joined Indian Potash Limited (IPL) in 1985 as a Zonal Manager. Over the years, he served in various capacities before becoming the Managing Director in 1997. Under his leadership, IPL has grown from a single product trading company into a diversified conglomerate with interests in fertilizers, sugar, bio-fuels, bio-energy, and dairying. Today, IPL is a financially strong, profit-making, and dividend-paying company, set to achieve a turnover of over Rs.30,000 Crores in FY 2022-23.
Professional Journey
Dr. Gahlaut is widely traveled and has presented at numerous national and international seminars. He has held prestigious positions such as Chairman of The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) and Vice President of the International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA), Paris. He is actively involved with several Government of India committees on fertilizer subsidy administration and long-term fertilizer policy. Additionally, he has chaired several agriculture and environment-related projects in India, supported by international agencies like CIDA, ICEF, and the German Development Bank.
Indian Potash Limited
Indian Potash Limited (IPL) was established in 1955 and has grown into a key player in the Indian agricultural sector. Initially focused on promoting potash use among farmers, IPL has diversified into fertilizers, cattle feed, dairy products, sugar, and trading precious metals. Today, IPL is the largest importer of fertilizers in India and operates year-round through all major ports. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, IPL continues to support farmers and enhance agricultural productivity.
Leadership and Contributions
01.
Managing Director, Indian Potash Limited:
• Transformed IPL from a single product trading company into a diversified conglomerate.
• Oversaw the expansion into fertilizers, sugar, bio-fuels, bio-energy, and dairying.
• Achieved financial growth with the company set to achieve a turnover of over Rs.30,000 Crores in FY 2022-23.
02.
Industry Roles:
• Served as Chairman of The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI).
• Held the position of Vice President of the International Fertiliser Industry Association (IFA), Paris.
03.
Government Committees:
• Active member of several Government of India committees on fertilizer subsidy administration and long-term fertilizer policy.
04.
Project Leadership:
• Chaired multiple agriculture and environment-related projects in India with financial support from international agencies such as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), India Canada Environment Facility (ICEF), and the German Development Bank.
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Board Memberships:
• Serves on the Board of Directors for various Indian companies and international companies in Jordan and Indonesia.
06.
Honorary Secretary General, NEDAC:
• Holds the position of Honorary Secretary General at the Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC), an organization promoted by FAO, ICA, and ILO.
Publications and Media
Dr. Gahlaut has authored several articles and research papers on agriculture and business management. He is also frequently featured in media interviews and industry discussions, sharing his insights and expertise.
