A strategic alliance dedicated to elite sporting excellence and the physical well-being of Indian youth through the power of football.
Mumbai,
19 February 2026 : Matix, promoted by Nishant Kanodia, today
announced its Associate Partnership with Mumbai City FC for the ISL 2025 to
26 season. The partnership marks a strategic alignment between two
organisations committed to performance, discipline, and long-term value
creation. As part of this association, the Matix brand will feature as the
Jersey Pendant on the first team’s matchday kits, along with prominent
visibility at the NMSA training facility and the Mumbai Football Arena. The collaboration
is designed to leverage the scale and professionalism of India’s premier
football platform to inspire sporting ambition, healthy lifestyles, and
a performance-oriented mindset among young Indians.
The
Indian Super League operates under the governance structure of the All India
Football Federation (AIFF). It is the top-tier football tournament in India. As
such, corporate partnerships play a strategic role in strengthening high
performance environments and expanding the sport’s national footprint.
Nishant
Kanodia, Chairman of Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited,
said: “Football represents excellence, discipline, and national
aspiration. Supporting a professional club like Mumbai City FC reflects our
belief that elite sport has the power to inspire millions of young Indians to
pursue fitness, teamwork, and resilience. This partnership is about aligning
with a performance driven institution and contributing to the broader growth of
Indian football.”
India’s
long term football ambition extends beyond domestic success. As Indian clubs
gain greater exposure in continental competitions, the next phase of progress
lies in elevating Indian talent to compete consistently at the highest
international levels.
Kandarp
Chandra, CEO of Mumbai City FC, added: “We are pleased to
welcome Matix into our partner ecosystem. Their long-term orientation and
belief in performance excellence align with our ambition to consistently
compete at the highest level and strengthen Indian football’s global standing.”
Matix
views this partnership as aligned with the broader national aspiration of
seeing Indian players strengthen their presence in global qualification
pathways, including those that lead toward Olympic participation and future
FIFA World Cup campaigns. While such milestones require sustained institutional
effort across stakeholders, investment in elite professional platforms remains
a critical building block in enhancing India’s global competitiveness in
football.
Through
this collaboration, Matix and Mumbai City FC will engage fans and communities
through structured digital content, matchday activations, and initiatives that
promote physical fitness and responsible sporting culture. The focus is on
reinforcing sport as a catalyst for ambition, well-being, and national pride.
Together,
Matix and Mumbai City FC aim to contribute to a more performance driven,
aspirational, and globally competitive football ecosystem in India.
About
Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited.
Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited is one of India’s youngest and
fastest-growing crop nutrition companies, with revenues of over INR 7000
crores. Through its various initiative including its voluntary CSR programme,
the company is consciously investing in the advancement of art, sports and
culture as meaningful platforms for engaging a wider spectrum of stakeholders
specially the youth, which can steadfastly contribute to the vision of Viksit
Bharat 2047.
Website: https://matixgroup.com/
About
Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City FC, formed in August 2014, is a club competing in the
Indian Super League (ISL), the top tier of Indian football. The club also
participates in the Super Cup (since 2017) and the Durand Cup (since 2022).
Fondly known as The Islanders, Mumbai City FC won the ISL League and ISL Cup
double in the 2020/21 season. The club has also lifted the ISL League Shield in
2022/23 and the ISL Cup in 2023/24, winning an enviable four trophies for the
club.
In Asia, Mumbai City FC competed in the AFC Champions League in 2022
and in the 2023/24 seasons becoming the first Indian club to register wins in
the continent’s premier club competition.
Mumbai City FC is owned by actor Ranbir Kapoor and businessman Bimal
Parekh. The club plays its home matches at the Mumbai Football Arena in
Andheri, Mumbai. The club’s crest houses key elements that represent the city
of Mumbai and is a reflection of the city’s dynamism and relentless attitude
while also reflecting the modern values that define the city and the club.
For more information please contact:
Karthik Menon
Email
id: k.menon@matixgroup.com
Nikita Crasta