Indorama fertilizer acquisition has taken a major step forward after Singapore-based Indorama Corporation’s indirect subsidiary, Indorama Investment, signed definitive agreements to acquire key fertilizer assets in China. The deal, finalised on 25 December 2025, strengthens Indorama’s footprint in the global fertilizer market. Indorama Investment agreed to buy 100 % ownership Read more
Bangladesh urea import plans received a boost after the government approved a proposal to procure 40,000 metric tonnes of bulk granular fertilizer from Saudi Arabia for the current fiscal year FY26. The move aims to meet the rising domestic demand for this critical agricultural input. The approval came during the Read more
Fertiliser Ministry Chintan Shivir held earlier this month saw detailed discussions on key challenges facing India’s fertilizer sector, including the misuse of subsidised fertilizers and sales above the prescribed maximum retail price (MRP). During the day-long Chintan Shivir, chaired by Union Fertiliser Minister J P Nadda, officials deliberated on nearly Read more
The FACT Ammonium Sulphate tender has been issued to procure up to 25,000 metric tonnes of Ammonium Sulphate in bulk for delivery at New Mangalore Port. The tender, floated by The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), invites bids from eligible producers and traders through the Government of India’s e-procurement Read more
The GSFC Managing Director appointment marks a key leadership update at Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited. The company has approved the appointment of Dr. Rajender Kumar, IAS, as its new Managing Director, strengthening GSFC’s leadership with extensive administrative and policy experience. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) of GSFC Read more
A new ammonia-urea fertilizer plant is currently under review as part of efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production capacity. The proposed project aims to support long-term fertilizer availability and reduce dependence on imports. The new ammonia-urea fertilizer plant proposal is undergoing evaluation on technical, financial, and environmental parameters. Authorities are Read more
Venezuela urea shipping costs rose sharply after the US raid on 3 January, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The sudden escalation created uncertainty in the freight market. However, exporters expect urea loadings and shipments to continue. Several vessel owners sought a war-risk premium in the days Read more
Sulphur prices surprised the global fertilizer industry in 2025. What started as a steady market turned into one of the strongest price rallies seen in many years. By the end of the year, prices across most regions had more than tripled. As a result, industry attention is now firmly on Read more
NFL urea import tender results have drawn strong attention amid intense competition from global fertilizer traders, with wide variations seen in port-wise price quotes across India’s east and west coasts. The bidding pattern highlights the use of an aggregate evaluation framework, rather than a simple port-wise price comparison, in determining Read more
FACT CMD additional charge has been assigned to Shri Anupam Misra, Director (Marketing), following an order issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. He has assumed the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director with effect from January 5, 2026. The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) informed stock Read more
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