The ICAR–National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture (NIRCA), located in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, is a premier agricultural research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Formerly known as the Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI), it was renamed in January 2025 to reflect a broader mandate beyond tobacco research

NIRCA aims to drive innovation and sustainability in commercial agriculture by developing crop varieties, improving cultivation practices, and supporting market competitiveness across diverse agro-climatic zones