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BASF | Nunhems completes acquisition of Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd. strenghtening its vegetable seed footprint in India
- All mandatory approval steps have been completed, the transaction is now formally closed.
- Noble Seeds Ltd. becomes a subsidiary of Nunhems India Private Limited
- Acquisition enhances pan-India coverage and expands the crop system with cauliflower and radish
New Delhi, India – April 1, 2026 - BASF’s vegetable seeds business has successfully closed its acquisition of Noble Seeds Private Limited. This follows the agreement announced in December 2025 and the completion of all the mandatory steps required for statutory approvals. As of today, Noble Seeds is officially a wholly owned subsidiary of Nunhems India Private Limited, and with it, part of BASF | Nunhems. For the next few years, Noble Seeds will continue to operate as an independent company.
The acquisition strengthens the companies' long term growth ambitions in India’s dynamic vegetable seed market. Noble Seeds adds strong genetics, particularly in cauliflower and radish, and complements existing BASF | Nunhems strengths in hot pepper, watermelon, gourds and tomatoes, enabling a more complete offer for Indian growers.
Strong local continuity
“India is one of the most important and fast-moving vegetable seed markets in the world,” said Maximilian Becker, Senior Vice President BASF | Nunhems. “With Noble Seeds now part of the BASF | Nunhems family, we strengthen our footprint across India and expand our crop system with locally relevant varieties. We warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to building on Noble Seeds’ strong farmer relationships and deep local expertise.”
Noble Seeds has built a strong presence in North India and close relationships with growers and distributors. Combined with BASF | Nunhems’ established position in the South, the acquisition enables pan-India coverage and more tailored support for farmers across diverse regions.
About BASF
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Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.