India’s fertilizer market witnessed a notable shift this year, with the decline in Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) sales paving the way for increased demand for other fertilizers. Among these, Muriate of Potash (MOP) recorded the highest growth, signaling a significant change in farmers’ preferences. Decline in DAP Sales DAP sales saw Read more

India’s Fertilizer Imports statistics for April to December 2024 reveal a noticeable decline compared to the same period in 2023. The total imports stood at 23.54 million metric tons (MMT), marking a reduction from 25.56 MMT in the previous year. Despite the overall decrease, Paradip Port emerged as the leader, handling Read more

The government’s subsidy expenditure for FY25 is set to surpass budgeted estimates due to higher-than-anticipated costs associated with food, fertilizers, and petroleum. In the current fiscal year, the government had initially allocated ₹3.8 lakh crore for major subsidies. However, multiple factors have pushed this figure upward, with the overall subsidy Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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. Read more

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 Read more