German agtech firm to invest $1.1 million in India’s growing nano-agriculture market

German agricultural technology company B+H Solutions plans to invest nearly €1 million ($1.1 million) in India during 2026 to expand its presence in the country’s emerging nano-agriculture sector. The investment follows recent regulatory developments under India’s Fertiliser Control Order framework for nano-based agricultural products, which the company said have strengthened its long-term growth prospects in the market.

Founded in 2008 near Stuttgart, B+H Solutions develops metallic nanotechnology-based agricultural products designed to improve plant health, enhance nutrient efficiency, and support more sustainable farming practices. Through its Indian subsidiary, Dr. Heinisch Agro Solutions India (HAS), the company is promoting products including AgroArgentum, AgroCuprum, AgroFerrum, and AgroCalcium, which utilize silver, copper, iron, and calcium nano-formulations. B+H Solutions reported global revenue of approximately €20 million ($22.9 million) in 2025 and identified India as one of its key growth markets.

HAS India is conducting field demonstrations, crop trials, and farmer outreach programs in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. According to the company, trials in Karnataka have shown yield increases of up to 30% in selected crops under controlled conditions. Demonstrations involving tomatoes, chili peppers, black pepper, pomegranates, and floriculture crops have also reported improvements in plant health, root development, nutrient utilization, flowering, and produce quality.

Dr. Laura Heinisch, managing director and chief scientific officer of B+H Solutions, said Indian farmers face increasing challenges from rising input costs, climate pressures, and supply-chain uncertainty. She said nanotechnology can help improve crop performance while reducing dependence on conventional chemical inputs. Rajni Rana, managing director of HAS India, said the company plans to expand farmer engagement programs and distribution partnerships to increase awareness and adoption of nano-agriculture technologies across the country.

The investment comes as India seeks to strengthen agricultural resilience, improve input efficiency, and reduce reliance on conventional fertilizer-intensive farming systems. Industry participants view nano-agriculture and precision farming technologies as potential tools to support productivity growth while advancing sustainability goals in one of the world’s largest agricultural economies.