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Punit Antal

Punit Antal

Regional Manager Sales | Southwest Asia, Middle East, and East Africa

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Punit is a seasoned executive currently handling commercial agriculture and industrials customers in the borate business for Southwest Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. He has worked in a variety of roles, including business development, marketing, and retail sales in the manufacturing industry. In his current role, Punit heads the region for borate sales, warehouse operations, and team management.

Punit holds a bachelor of science in agriculture from the GBPUAT, Pantnagar and a master of business administration in agribusiness from the MANAGE, Hyderabad. He has completed various executive education courses on sales and supply chain from institutions such as MIT-Cambridge, ISB-Hyderabad.

Micronutrients take macro role at Global Micronutrient Summit

:: Thursday, September 21, 2023 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Micronutrients take macro role at Global Micronutrient Summit
U.S. Borax is proud to be a principal partner of the Global Micronutrient Summit 2.0, an event dedicated to micronutrient fertilizers. Learn more about the event, expert-led sessions, and benefits of attending.

Boosting pulse production in India: The power of boron

:: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Boosting pulse production in India: The power of boron
The role of pulses in India's economy is integral to its food security. Boron is an essential micronutrient required for the growth and development of plants and boron deficiency in soil can lead to reduced crop yields and poor-quality produce.

Liquibor: The Preferred Liquid Boron Fertilizer in India

:: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Liquibor: The Preferred Liquid Boron Fertilizer in India
Liquibor® is an easy-to-use remedy for present boron deficiency and the prevention of future boron deficiency in agriculture and specialty crops, especially in South Asia. 

Lucky for you, there is Liquibor

:: Thursday, November 17, 2022 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Lucky for you, there is Liquibor
Mixing the correct balance of fertilizer can be a challenge. Luckily, U.S. Borax has a smooth solution. Quite literally. Liquibor® is a pre-mixed, thick mixture ready to be applied.

The Growth of Micronutrient Fertilizer in Indian Agriculture

:: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 :: Posted By Punit Antal
The Growth of Micronutrient Fertilizer in Indian Agriculture
In a significant mindset shift, the government of India’s focus is moving from increasing farm output to improving farmer incomes. What does this mean for Indian agriculture?

Fertilizer Solutions for Boron Deficiency in India

:: Monday, February 22, 2021 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Fertilizer Solutions for Boron Deficiency in India
Currently, around 45% of arable Indian soil is boron deficient including latent deficient. Many of India’s states have soil that is more than 80% zinc deficient.

Solving Growing Pains and Boron Deficiency in Indian Agriculture

:: Monday, September 16, 2019 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Solving Growing Pains and Boron Deficiency in Indian Agriculture
When people think of India’s economy, many think of its exploding service and technology sectors. Yet for decades, agriculture has played a major role in India’s socioeconomic growth.

How Boron Lifts Bananas Production in India and Tropical Climates

:: Monday, March 11, 2019 :: Posted By Punit Antal
How Boron Lifts Bananas Production in India and Tropical Climates
Banana growing success is largely dependent on plant nutrition. Along with essential nutrients such as potassium (K) and nitrogen (N), proper levels of the micro-nutrient boron (B) can ensure larger, better-quality bunches.

Cotton: Mother of Invention

:: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Cotton: Mother of Invention
Two and a half centuries ago, cotton production was responsible for a level of invention and ingenuity that changed the world. Its cultivation has been transformed by many of the new technologies, including boron supplementation, that have evolved as a result.
 



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