Matix and Mumbai City FC Announce Strategic Partnership to Champion India’s Footballing Future

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

JR Choudhary

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:11 PM (IST)

Matix and Mumbai City FC Announce Strategic Partnership to Champion India’s Footballing Future

(L-R) Kandarp Chandra, CEO of Mumbai City FC amd Karthik Menon, Joint President - Strategy & Corporate Development, Matix

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