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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 Indian fertiliser industry struggles under the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers face only 5% GST, but essential raw materials such as ammonia and sulphuric acid attract 18%. Packing materials and other inputs also fall in higher tax slabs. This imbalance creates a major challenge. Fertiliser companies pay…
India is rapidly moving to position itself as a global leader in the Green Hydrogen economy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in January 2023, plays a central role in this transition. It targets an annual production capacity of 5 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030. Moreover, the mission is backed by an investment…
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, RFCL stopped urea production after…
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 and his Chinese counterpart Wang…
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) and Ammonia-Urea (AU) units—showing nearly…
In a major move to secure its fertilizer supply, India has signed long-term agreements with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to increase the supply of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. Three Indian companies—Indian Potash Ltd, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (Kribhco), and Central Insecticides Limited—inked the agreements during a visit by Union Minister J.P. Nadda to Saudi Arabia. The…
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 Session in New Delhi, Goyal…
