Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, is making a strong move into the fertilizer industry with a new Hindustan Zinc Fertilizer plant India. The ₹1,800 crore project, located at Chanderiya in Rajasthan, is scheduled to start commercial production in the first quarter of FY27 (April–June 2026). The plant will produce DAP…
Chambal Fertilizer and Chemical Limited (CFCL) is developing a state-of-the-art Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant India at its existing site in Gadepan, District Kota, Rajasthan. The plant will produce 2,40,000 MTPA of TAN and include a Weak Nitric Acid (WNA) plant with a 2,10,000 MTPA capacity. This project plays a vital role in strengthening India’s…
Stay updated with the latest global fertilizer report for September 1–6, 2025. This week, key developments shaped the global fertilizer market, impacting manufacturers, importers, distributors, and farmers worldwide. China announced an increase in its urea export quota to 4 million tonnes, boosting global supply and creating short-term downward pressure on prices. Importers and traders are…
Stay updated with the latest Indian fertilizer market news and insights for the week of September 1–6, 2025. This report covers important updates on fertilizer subsidy reforms, GST rate reductions on farm inputs, rising DAP inventory levels, and major urea tenders impacting global fertilizer prices. We also highlight challenges from new biostimulant regulations, Madhya Pradesh’s…
In a major step toward strengthening global fertilizer supply chains, North West Phosphate today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Adani Enterprises Limited. Under this agreement, North West Phosphate will supply high-quality Australian phosphate rock for fertilizer manufacturing. This move supports global food security and improves nutrient availability for farmers. Queensland — and North…
The global urea market experienced continued downward pressure in late August 2025. Prices softened across most regions as buyers and sellers waited for the outcome of India’s upcoming 2 September urea tender, which is expected to shape September pricing trends and global trade flows. Baltic: Pressure from Weak Brazilian Demand In the Baltic region, prilled…
Get the latest updates from India’s fertilizer sector in one place. Our weekly report (August 24–31, 2025) covers new projects, investment announcements, production expansions, and key policy changes. A must-read for farmers, companies, and investors who want clear insights into the future direction of the Indian fertilizer industry. Read Full Repor
Coromandel International Limited is expanding its backward integration strategy to strengthen raw material security. The company has already set up sulphuric and phosphoric acid plants at its Visakhapatnam unit, which improved self-sufficiency and cut costs. Now, Coromandel is building a 2,000 TPD sulphuric acid plant and a 650 TPD phosphoric acid plant at Kakinada. This…
Coromandel International Limited has announced a brownfield expansion at its Kakinada plant. With this investment, the unit will become India’s largest phosphatic fertiliser complex. The project includes a new NPK granulation train with an annual capacity of 7.5 lakh tonnes. After completion, the total capacity at the Kakinada site will rise to 30 lakh tonnes…
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has rejected the Finance Ministry’s move to classify the fertiliser sector as “non-strategic” for disinvestment. Instead, the Committee urged the government to revive and modernize central public sector enterprises (PSUs) in the fertiliser industry before considering any stake sale. In a report presented to the Lok Sabha…
