The temporary suspension of urea production at Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) has worsened the fertilizer shortage in Telangana during the crucial kharif season. Reported technical snags forced the shutdown, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and increasing concern among farmers. Urea Production Stops After Leakages On August 14, Read more

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

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