Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) had just released one of its biggest tenders for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), a vital fertilizer for India’s farmers. The competition was fierce, with major global players bidding to secure the contract. Among them was Midgulf, a seasoned player in the international fertilizer trade, known for its smart pricing and efficient…
In the global fertilizer market, few commodities hold as much significance as rock phosphate. Essential for the production of agricultural fertilizers, it has become a lifeline for farmers across the world. Governments and corporations alike recognize its value, leading to intense competition whenever a new tender is announced. One such tender was floated by a…
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…
Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) appointed M R Sharma as its Managing Director, effective 1st September 2024. In addition to his new role, Sharma will continue as Director (Technical). According to a press release from Indian Cooperative, Sharma, a Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Roorkee (1981), brings over 42 years of experience in the fertilizer…
India’s reliance on urea imports is projected to drop to 10-15%, down from a high of 30% in FY 2021, according to a Crisil Ratings study. This reduction is driven by the launch of new urea production capacities. These plants are expected to achieve regulated returns as utilization rates improve. Additionally, older plants will maintain…
Indian fertilizer importer FACT has recently made changes to the closing date of its reissued FACT NPK tender, shifting the deadline from 29 August to 5 September. The tender aims to procure around 40,000t of 15-15-15 grade NPK fertilizer to support India’s agricultural needs. As per the updated timeline, the FACT NPK tender will close…
Chennai-based Kothari Industrial Corporation is set to expand its fertilizer and footwear businesses, including a major new fertilizer unit with a planned capital expenditure of Rs 7,000 crore. The company is in advanced discussions to establish an NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) unit in Qatar, with potential funding from the Qatari ruling family, according to…
ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, has signed a five-year agreement valued at approximately $170 million with AMP Holdings Group Co. Ltd., a prominent agricultural distribution company in China. This agreement, set to run until 2028, aligns with ICL’s strategic goal of expanding its Growing Solutions product range and enhancing its position in key…
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO), one of India’s largest chemical fertilizer manufacturers, has made a significant investment of Rs 638 crore to establish nano fertilizer production plants in Uttar Pradesh. Substantial economic benefits are expected to be brought to the region by this strategic move, with over 600 jobs being created and infrastructure around…
Qatar’s state-owned sulphur producer and marketer, Muntajat/Qatar Energy, has increased the Qatar Sulphur Price (QSP) for September to $125/t FOB Ras Laffan/Mesaieed. This represents a $19/t rise from the August QSP of $106/t FOB, following an uptick in spot market prices. Recent spot tenders from Qatar and Kuwait received multiple bids in the $120s/t FOB…
