China has lifted export restrictions on fertilizers, rare earth minerals, and tunnel boring machines for India. The move addresses concerns raised by New Delhi and is expected to improve bilateral relations between the two Asian giants. Key Diplomatic Development The announcement followed a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Read more
Steady Construction Progress Across Key Units The Talcher Fertilizer Plant, a cornerstone in India’s mission for fertilizer self-reliance, has achieved significant progress despite complex engineering and logistical challenges. As of the latest review, the overall project completion stands at over 67%, with Off-Site and Utility (OSBL) packages—excluding Coal Gasification (CG) Read more
In a major move to secure its fertilizer supply, India has signed long-term agreements with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to increase the supply of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. Three Indian companies—Indian Potash Ltd, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (Kribhco), and Central Insecticides Limited—inked the agreements during a visit by Union Minister J.P. Read more
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India to build a resilient and self-sufficient agricultural supply chain. His remarks come amid rising concerns over the availability of essential farm inputs due to global disruptions. Focus on Domestic Production of Key Farm Inputs Speaking at the ICC Krishi Vikram Thematic Read more
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) has awarded a contract to thyssenkrupp Udhe India Pvt. Ltd (TKUIPL) for the construction of a 600-million-tonne-per-day (MTPD) or 2,00,000-metric-tonne-per-annum (MTPA) weak nitric acid-III plant on an LEPC (Licensing, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis. Expanding Production Capacity The agreement, approved by GNFC’s Read more
As the rabi season approached its peak, farmers across India prepared their fields, ensuring their crops received the nutrients they needed. Among the essential fertilizers, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) was second only to urea in importance. But behind the scenes, a major shift was happening in India’s fertilizer imports. For years, Read more
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has taken a big step in its sustainability journey. The company successfully installed Clariant’s EnviCat N2O-S catalyst at its nitric acid plant, significantly reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions and lowering its carbon footprint. The EnviCat N2O-S catalyst has delivered impressive results, cutting Read more
State-owned National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) will help boost India’s fertilizer production. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, NFL announced that its board approved joining a joint venture proposed by the Department of Fertilizers. The company will hold an 18% equity stake in the new ammonia-urea complex, Namrup IV Fertilizer Plant, Read more
Governor of the Northern Borders Region, Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, has inaugurated several development and investment projects in Wa’ad Al Shamal Mining City, with total investments amounting to SAR29 billion. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, Vice Minister for Read more
Yara India continues to excel in operational efficiency, particularly in energy use. In FY2024, the company achieved an average energy consumption of 5.12 Gcal/MT, well below the industry benchmark of 5.417 Gcal/MT. This improvement resulted in significant energy savings, strengthening its position in the Indian fertilizer market. In YTDFY2025, the Read more
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