Fertiliser Companies

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd has been accused of using coercive tactics such as 'product tying' or 'tagging' to force farmers to purchase higher-than-necessary quantities of fertilisers

India's rock phosphate imports from Togo have risen steadily over the past few years, with purchases made on a spot basis

Sources said that the unofficial cap on prices has been lifted and companies have been permitted to raise DAP and other complex rates by a specified amount

Sugar mills will sell potassium derived from molasses, called PDM, at Rs 4,263 per tonne to fertiliser companies in the current year, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Thursday. The mutually agreed rate was facilitated by the food and fertiliser ministries, he said. PDM, a potassium-rich fertilizer derived from ash in molasses-based distilleries, is a by-product of the sugar-based ethanol industry. Briefing the media, the Secretary said, "India depends on imports for potash. This will augment potash availability in the country. This is a win-win for all stakeholders." This decision was pending for a long time due to the lack of understanding between fertiliser companies and sugar mills. Finally, they have come to an agreement on the price, he said. The Secretary further noted that PDM manufacturers can also claim a subsidy at Rs 345 per tonne under the Nutrients-Based Subsidy Scheme (NBS) of the Department of Fertilizers. Now, both sugar mills and fertilizer companies are ...

The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season underwent a steep downward revision which, coupled with the rising raw material prices, further impacted the industry's performance

Fertiliser marketing entities (FME), authorised by the government, have been allowed to file bill of entries at Indian ports for import of urea for agriculture purpose on government account, according to a notification of the commerce ministry issued on Tuesday. This new provision was added in the import policy condition of urea. A bill of entry is a legal document filed by importers or customs clearance agents on or before the arrival of imported goods. "FMEs, authorised by the department of fertilisers, have been allowed to file bill of entries at Indian ports for import of urea (for agriculture purpose) on government account," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in notification.

The govt has amended the 2015 gas procurement guidelines under which fertiliser plants had to procure 80% of their gas needs through long-term contracts and the balance through three-month tenders

At present, the capacity of Nano urea is 50 million bottles per year

The financial condition of state-run fertiliser companies is completely dependent on subsidies and prices, which are majorly dictated by the government in India

Fertiliser companies are looking to import phosphoric acid at USD 1,000-1,050 per tonne, which is around 40 per cent cheaper than the price quoted by global suppliers in the September quarter, as international prices have declined. Phosphoric acid is a key raw material for the manufacturing of DAP and other NPK fertilizers. According to sources, the price of phosphoric acid was USD 1,715 per tonne for the last quarter ended 2022. International prices of DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) fell sharply during the last quarter and therefore the rates of phosphoric acid are also expected to fall, they added. The international prices of phosphoric acid are decided on quarterly basis. The key international suppliers are OCP Morocco, JPMC Jordan, Senegal etc. Sources said a company has purchased a cargo of phosphoric acid from Senegal at price of USD 1,200 per tonne, but the rate is still higher. Leading Indian fertiliser companies are looking to buy phosphoric acid at USD 1000-1050 for the ne

New fertiliser branding plan must be reviewed

The eight sectors - coal, steel, cement, fertilisers, electricity, natural gas, refinery products, and crude oil - comprise two-fifths of India's total industrial production

IFFCO hikes DAP prices by 12.5%; existing stock will continue to be sold at old rates

"There is no proposal for merger of sick fertiliser units with profit making fertiliser units at present," minister said

The government is likely to sell shares in two fertiliser companies -- RCF and NFL -- by December-end to garner over Rs 1,200 crore, an official said. The offer for sale (OFS) would be for 10 per cent of government stake in Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) and 20 per cent in National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL). "The transactions could fetch around Rs 1,200 crore to Rs 1,500 crore", the official told PTI. The merchant bankers for the transaction have already been appointed. The official further said that considering the steps taken by the government for the fertiliser sector, the valuation of the shares could improve in the coming months. Shares of RCF closed at Rs 72.25, while that of NFL at Rs 53.95 on the BSE on Friday. The government currently holds 74.71 per cent stake in NFL and 75 per cent in RCF. The government has set an ambitious target of raising Rs 1.75 lakh crore from divestment in 2021-22, higher than Rs 38,000 crore it raised last fiscal. Most disinvestment

The Centre on Friday directed fertiliser companies not to increase the maximum retail price (MRP) of non-urea fertilisers such as DAP and asked them to sell at old rates

These challenges can be substantively tackled if the design of DCT is optimal

Besides selling quality fertilisers at genuine prices, MFRS will provide a range of consulting and agri-related services for enhanced farm productivity

Birla's sale of fertiliser arm comes within two years of Tata's exit from sector

It's a slump sale and a major value-unlocking exercise for Grasim, allowing it to pursue growth opportunities in its core businesses