Fertiliser

Water-soluble fertiliser imports steady despite China export crackdown

Between January and November 2024 and 2025, data show that speciality water soluble fertiliser imports from China dropped by just 8.7 per cent, while overall it rose by 8.8 per cent

PM Modi to unveil Rs 10,600-crore fertiliser plant in Assam on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday lay the foundation stone for a Rs 10,600-crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Dibrugarh district of Assam, giving a fillip to the fertiliser requirement of the entire region. Modi arrived in Assam on Saturday on a two-day trip, during which he is set to unveil multiple projects worth Rs 15,600 crore, around three months before the state is due to go for assembly polls. On the second day of his visit, the PM will lay the foundation stone for a new brownfield ammonia-urea fertiliser project at Namrup within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corp Ltd (BVFCL), according to an official release by the Prime Minister's Office. "Furthering PM's vision of farmers' welfare, the project, with an estimated investment of over Rs 10,600 crore, will meet fertiliser requirements of Assam and neighbouring states, reduce import dependence, generate substantial employment and catalyse regional economic development," it added. The PMO

Urea availability row in Rajasthan escalates as farmers queue up

As Rabi sowing nears completion in Rajasthan, farmers queue up for urea, triggering a political row between the state government and the Congress over fertiliser availability

Fertiliser import likely to jump 41% in FY26 on strong monsoon demand: FAI

No supply shortage anywhere, country has adequate stocks, say officials

Rajasthan ensuring availability of fertilisers in every block: Agri min

"We are also working with utmost vigilance throughout the state to prevent black marketing and hoarding of fertilisers," Meena said

India braces for higher fertiliser prices as China suspends exports

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 ...

Coromandel signs pact with Veolia to expand Vizag desalination capacity

Coromandel and Veolia partner to expand Vizag desalination plant from 6 MLD to 9 MLD under BOO model, ensuring long-term water resilience and sustainable operations

BJD MLAs disrupt Odisha assembly over alleged 'fertiliser scarcity'

BJD MLAs created ruckus in the Odisha assembly for the third consecutive day on Saturday over alleged fertiliser scarcity across the state, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the proceedings till 4 pm. The party MLAs, holding placards and banners highlighting the fertiliser crisis and farmers' distress in the state, trooped into the well of the House and demanded a full-fledged discussion on the issue. Meanwhile, the House made an obituary reference to former MLA George Tirkey, who died on Friday night. The opposition members continued to raise their voices against the state's BJP government and blamed it for the farmers' distress. Unable to run the House, Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the proceedings till 4 pm. The BJD members demanded that the Speaker cancel all the business of the House, including Question Hour, and hold a detailed discussion on the alleged fertiliser scarcity in the state. They claimed that the alleged fertiliser scarcity was due to black marketing and hoardin

Fertiliser industry faces challenge as biostimulant regulations kick in

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

Urea, DAP availability at comfortable levels for kharif season, says govt

Clarification comes amid concerns of a massive shortage of urea and DAP across India

A fresh approach needed to manage demand and supply of fertilisers

India is the second-largest consumer of fertilisers in the world, but lacks the natural resources to manufacture them

This fertiliser stock rallies 5%, hits record high on June 19; here's why

Krishana Phoschem shares rose after its board gave in-principle nod to set up a 500 TPD DAP/NPK fertiliser plant and 300 TPD sulphuric acid unit at Meghnagar, MP.

DCM Shriram Q4 results: Profit jumps 52% YoY to ₹178.91 cr on higher income

DCM Shriram Ltd on Monday reported a 52 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 178.91 crore for the quarter ended March on higher income. Its net profit stood at Rs 117.80 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 3,040.60 crore in the January-March period of the last fiscal from Rs 2,555.23 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year. During the 2024-25 fiscal, the company's net profit increased to Rs 604.27 crore from Rs 447.10 crore in the preceding year. Total income rose to Rs 12,883.46 crore in the last fiscal year from Rs 11,529.83 crore in 2023-24. DCM Shriram is into chemical, sugar, farm solutions and fertilizer businesses among others.

Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidies with allocation of Rs 37K cr

Says FY25 subsidy now totals Rs 1.91 trn versus BE of Rs 1.68 trn

White House announces Black Sea ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

The White House said in a statement that Washington would help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertiliser exports

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore in talks to buy phosphate from Togo

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

Budget 2025-26: Business as usual for farm, food, and petrol subsidies

The food subsidy for FY26 was estimated at Rs 2,03,420 crore, which is 3.04 per cent higher than the RE for FY25 but 0.9 per cent lower than the BE for FY25

After 4 years, Di-Ammonia Phosphate prices likely to rise by 12-15%

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

Coromandel Int'l, IFDC join hands to boost innovation in fertiliser sector

The collaboration marks a significant step towards addressing critical challenges in agriculture by introducing next-generation fertilisers

As DAP sales dip, farmers turn to more beneficial NPKS, shows data

MOP sales buck trend, rise 20% in kharif 2024