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…
Stay updated with the latest Indian fertilizer market news and insights for the week of September 1–6, 2025. This report covers important updates on fertilizer subsidy reforms, GST rate reductions on farm inputs, rising DAP inventory levels, and major urea tenders impacting global fertilizer prices. We also highlight challenges from new biostimulant regulations, Madhya Pradesh’s…
India has taken a major step towards self-reliance in fertilizer production with the establishment of six advanced urea manufacturing units. These units, set up under the New Investment Policy, each have a production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes (MT) annually. Together, they add a massive 76.2 lakh MT to the country’s total urea output….
An ACFI-EY report projects that with the right support, India’s agrochemical exports could exceed Rs 80,000 crore in the next four years. Currently, the industry exports more than Rs 43,000 crore, leveraging its competitive edge in quality and affordability to achieve this ambitious target. The report, titled “Indian Agrochemical Industry: The Story, the Challenges, and…
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…
Israel is taking a major step toward sustainable waste management by building its first anaerobic waste recycling facility near the Gaza border. Named Dia, this groundbreaking project aims to transform household and agricultural waste into biogas and fertilizer. The facility will use advanced microbial technology, processing up to 200,000 tons of organic waste each year…
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…
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has taken a big step in its sustainability journey. The company successfully installed Clariant’s EnviCat N2O-S catalyst at its nitric acid plant, significantly reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions and lowering its carbon footprint. The EnviCat N2O-S catalyst has delivered impressive results, cutting N2O emissions by around 44,000…
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…
IFFCO, a leading name in the fertiliser industry, is seeking government approval to launch its latest innovation—nano NPK fertiliser. This development follows the successful introduction of Nano Liquid Urea in June 2021 and Nano Liquid DAP in April 2023. A Step Towards Innovation IFFCO’s Managing Director, U.S. Awasthi, announced that the cooperative plans to launch…
