New Delhi, India – Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited has achieved a major milestone as HURL urea production reached its highest-ever level of 38.9 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in FY 2025-26.
This record performance highlights HURL’s growing role in strengthening India’s fertilizer sector and reducing import dependency.
HURL Urea Production Capacity Performance
The strong HURL urea production growth was driven by excellent plant utilization across all three units:
- Sindri Unit: 109% capacity utilization
- Gorakhpur Unit: 104% capacity utilization
- Barauni Unit: 94% capacity utilization
Among them, the Sindri plant emerged as the top performer, exceeding its design capacity significantly.
Key Drivers Behind Record HURL Urea Production
The record HURL urea production in FY 2025-26 was supported by:
- High operational efficiency
- Strong plant reliability
- Effective maintenance planning
- Skilled workforce and management
Despite global uncertainties and geopolitical disruptions, HURL maintained stable operations throughout the year.
Strategic Importance for India
The surge in urea production is crucial for India’s fertilizer security.
This achievement will:
- Reduce dependence on urea imports
- Ensure timely supply to farmers
- Support agricultural productivity
- Strengthen the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission
HURL continues to play a key role in boosting domestic fertilizer output.
Operational Excellence and Leadership
This milestone reflects more than just production numbers. It showcases:
- Visionary leadership
- Strong teamwork
- Commitment to excellence
- Continuous improvement culture
The performance across all three plants demonstrates HURL’s capability to operate at high efficiency levels.
Outlook
With this record-breaking urea production, the company is expected to further optimize operations and sustain high utilization levels in the coming years.
Conclusion
The achievement of 38.9 LMT of urea production in FY 2025-26 marks a significant milestone for India’s fertilizer industry. It reinforces HURL’s position as a key contributor to the country’s self-reliance in urea production.
