Fertiliser Companies

German agricultural technology company B+H Solutions GmbH is eyeing the Indian market to expand its presence, with plans to invest 1 million euros in 2026, banking on rising demand for its metal-based nano-fertilisers and a recent regulatory breakthrough to accelerate growth in the country. The company, which markets its products through its Indian subsidiary Dr Heinisch Agro Solutions India Private Limited -- incorporated in 2022 -- reported global sales of 20 million euros for 2025. "Given the FCO (Fertiliser Control Order) nano registration, we are very enthusiastic for this year and plan on investment of 1 million euros in India in 2026," Dr Laura Wieler, General Manager and Chief Scientific Officer at B+H Solutions GmbH, told PTI in an interview. Unlike conventional nitrogen-based fertilisers such as nano urea, the company's products are metal-based nanotechnology solutions -- primarily silver and copper nanoparticles -- that function as what Wieler calls "fertiliser plus." Th

Agrochemical stocks fell sharply as tensions in West Asia threatened supply chains and raised raw-material costs, with analysts warning of higher fertiliser prices, subsidy needs and margin pressure

FAI chief S Sankarasubramanian says buying fertiliser assets abroad could keep value capture outside India; FY27 subsidy requirement may be lower as global prices are softening

India is preparing for higher fertiliser prices ahead of the crucial rabi (winter) crop season after China suspended exports of urea and specialty fertilisers from October 15, a senior industry official said on Tuesday. China, which had only recently resumed fertiliser exports from May 15 to October 15 with increased inspections, has now suspended the export window until further notice, affecting not just India but global markets as well. The suspension covers specialty fertilisers like TMAP (Technical Monoammonium Phosphate) and Urea-solution products like AdBlue, as well as conventional fertilisers such as DAP and urea. "China has closed the export window from October 15 not only for India but the entire world market," Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association (SFIA) President Rajib Chakraborty told PTI. "I believe the export suspension will be for the next 5-6 months," he said. India imports about 95 per cent of its specialty fertilisers, including phosphates like TMAP and ...

India's specialty fertilizer industry is grappling with new regulations that have brought biostimulants under government control, with industry body warning that many small manufacturers may face closure due to compliance costs. The February 2025 amendment to the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) has created significant challenges for the biostimulant sector, which operated without regulation for nearly a decade. "The industry is not fully ready to adopt the new regulations. They have to make a lot of investment. Many small SMEs who are operating will be wiped out in the process," Rajib Chakraborty, President of the Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association (SFIA), told PTI in an interview. The non-subsidized fertilizer segment includes soluble fertilizers, organic fertilizers, micronutrients, and stimulants -- collectively known as SOMS. While the first three categories have long been regulated under the Fertilizer Control Order, stimulants are now being brought under regulatory oversi

At 10:23 AM on Friday, Coromandel International's stock was quoting at ₹2,126.20, up 6.06 per cent on the National Stock Exchange

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd has been accused of using coercive tactics such as 'product tying' or 'tagging' to force farmers to purchase higher-than-necessary quantities of fertilisers

India's rock phosphate imports from Togo have risen steadily over the past few years, with purchases made on a spot basis

Sources said that the unofficial cap on prices has been lifted and companies have been permitted to raise DAP and other complex rates by a specified amount

Sugar mills will sell potassium derived from molasses, called PDM, at Rs 4,263 per tonne to fertiliser companies in the current year, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Thursday. The mutually agreed rate was facilitated by the food and fertiliser ministries, he said. PDM, a potassium-rich fertilizer derived from ash in molasses-based distilleries, is a by-product of the sugar-based ethanol industry. Briefing the media, the Secretary said, "India depends on imports for potash. This will augment potash availability in the country. This is a win-win for all stakeholders." This decision was pending for a long time due to the lack of understanding between fertiliser companies and sugar mills. Finally, they have come to an agreement on the price, he said. The Secretary further noted that PDM manufacturers can also claim a subsidy at Rs 345 per tonne under the Nutrients-Based Subsidy Scheme (NBS) of the Department of Fertilizers. Now, both sugar mills and fertilizer companies are ...

The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season underwent a steep downward revision which, coupled with the rising raw material prices, further impacted the industry's performance

Fertiliser marketing entities (FME), authorised by the government, have been allowed to file bill of entries at Indian ports for import of urea for agriculture purpose on government account, according to a notification of the commerce ministry issued on Tuesday. This new provision was added in the import policy condition of urea. A bill of entry is a legal document filed by importers or customs clearance agents on or before the arrival of imported goods. "FMEs, authorised by the department of fertilisers, have been allowed to file bill of entries at Indian ports for import of urea (for agriculture purpose) on government account," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in notification.

The govt has amended the 2015 gas procurement guidelines under which fertiliser plants had to procure 80% of their gas needs through long-term contracts and the balance through three-month tenders

At present, the capacity of Nano urea is 50 million bottles per year

The financial condition of state-run fertiliser companies is completely dependent on subsidies and prices, which are majorly dictated by the government in India

Fertiliser companies are looking to import phosphoric acid at USD 1,000-1,050 per tonne, which is around 40 per cent cheaper than the price quoted by global suppliers in the September quarter, as international prices have declined. Phosphoric acid is a key raw material for the manufacturing of DAP and other NPK fertilizers. According to sources, the price of phosphoric acid was USD 1,715 per tonne for the last quarter ended 2022. International prices of DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) fell sharply during the last quarter and therefore the rates of phosphoric acid are also expected to fall, they added. The international prices of phosphoric acid are decided on quarterly basis. The key international suppliers are OCP Morocco, JPMC Jordan, Senegal etc. Sources said a company has purchased a cargo of phosphoric acid from Senegal at price of USD 1,200 per tonne, but the rate is still higher. Leading Indian fertiliser companies are looking to buy phosphoric acid at USD 1000-1050 for the ne

New fertiliser branding plan must be reviewed

The eight sectors - coal, steel, cement, fertilisers, electricity, natural gas, refinery products, and crude oil - comprise two-fifths of India's total industrial production

IFFCO hikes DAP prices by 12.5%; existing stock will continue to be sold at old rates

"There is no proposal for merger of sick fertiliser units with profit making fertiliser units at present," minister said