NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Major international seed companies formed an alliance on Friday to protest against India's moves to toughen regulation, executives said on Friday, reacting to proposals that foresee the compulsory licensing of genetically modified crops.
The India businesses of Monsanto (NYSE:MON) MON.N , Bayer BAYGn.DE , Dow DOW.N , Dupont Pioneer DD.N and Syngenta SYNN.S have joined the group, which was about to hold a news conference.