Indian urea sales have maintained a robust trajectory, hitting an estimated 2.3-2.4 million tonnes (mn t) in the first half of January 2025. This follows a record-breaking 5.2mn t of urea sales in December 2024, showcasing sustained domestic offtake. Provisional data suggests that January sales could exceed 4.5mn t, surpassing the 3.54mn t recorded in…
Rama Phosphates Limited has introduced its latest innovation, Girnar UROSUPER (Granular) fertilizer. The company launched this Urea Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer at its Udaipur unit. It aims to transform farming by delivering essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, which are critical for boosting crop productivity. Designed for Indian Farmers Girnar UROSUPER offers a…
The global chemical and fertilizer industry, a cornerstone of modern agriculture, is at a critical juncture. Responsible for approximately 7% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, the sector faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact. Fertilizer manufacturing alone contributes 2-3% of these emissions, primarily due to the energy-intensive ammonia synthesis process. This process consumes an astonishing…
Infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on Wednesday that its heavy engineering division has secured significant orders, classified in the ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore range, in both domestic and international markets. These contracts highlight the company’s robust presence across various sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. Expanding Global Footprint L&T’s overseas achievements include:…
Indian wheat prices soared to a record high on Monday, driven by dwindling supplies and strong demand from flour mills struggling to operate at full capacity. Industry officials shared these insights with Reuters. Inflation and Economic Implications The surge in wheat prices is expected to push retail inflation higher. While inflation had eased in November…
The government has set a cautious wheat procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season. This decision comes despite the Agriculture Ministry’s projection of a record-breaking wheat production of 115 million tonnes for the 2024-25 crop year, which spans from July to June. The marketing season begins in April 2025. The…
The Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is set to transform fertilizer production by establishing two advanced Nano DAP manufacturing units. These facilities will be located in Phulpur and Aonla, each with a production capacity of 36,500 tonnes per day (TPD). This ambitious project is estimated to cost around Rs 7,000 crore, highlighting IFFCO’s dedication…
NEXTCHEM, part of MAIRE, has announced two major project awards in Canada through its subsidiary Stamicarbon, a global leader in nitrogen fertilizer technology. These projects highlight Stamicarbon’s innovative NX STAMI Urea technology. Low-Carbon Fertilizer Plant in Saskatchewan Stamicarbon will deliver the process design package (PDP) and licensing for a new urea and diesel exhaust fluid…
In a significant move to stabilize fertilizer prices for farmers, the Indian government extended the additional subsidy on di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) beyond December 31, 2024. This extension aims to maintain the retail price of DAP at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag. The decision, approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is…
The government has approved separate proposals to procure one cargo of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and 1,30,000 metric tons of fertiliser to meet the country’s growing demand. The approvals were granted during the 18th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP), chaired by Adviser to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed,…
