Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited stands as one of India's largest and most prominent fertilizer manufacturers, playing a crucial role in the nation's agricultural sector. Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited was incorporated on May 7, 1985, and promoted by Zuari Agro Chemicals, establishing itself as a significant player in the fertilizer industry over nearly four decades of operations.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the production of Urea from its own manufacturing plants. It also markets/deals in other fertilizers and agri-inputs. It also has a Joint Venture for manufacture of Phosphoric Acid in Morocco. The company operates through two primary business segments: Fertilisers and other Agri-inputs and Shipping.
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited is an India-based company that is engaged in the production of urea in its three plants located at Gadepan in Kota district of Rajasthan. The company holds a commanding position in the Indian fertilizer market, as it is one of the largest urea manufacturers in the country, with a 13% market share. Its three hi-tech Urea plants at Gadepan under Kota have an installed annual production capacity of about 3.4 million metric ton – the largest urea manufacturing facility at one place in the country.
The company's manufacturing operations are centered around its state-of-the-art facilities in Rajasthan. The Company manufactures Urea in its three plants located at Gadepan District Kota Rajasthan with an aggregate annual production capacity of 3.4 million metric tons. The Company started commercial production of urea and ammonia plant at Gadepan in Rajasthan during the year 1994.
Beyond urea manufacturing, The Company is also engaged in marketing of other fertilizers and agri-inputs, such as di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), muriate of potash (MOP), ammonium phosphate sulphate (APS), different grades of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK) fertilizers, sulphur, micronutrients, and agrochemicals. Its crop protection products include insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
It caters to the needs of farmers in approximately 10 states in northern, eastern, central, and western regions of India and is the fertilizer supplier in the state of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. The company has built an extensive distribution infrastructure, with a large marketing network of 19 regional offices, 2,800 dealers, and 50,000 retailers.
The company has expanded its operations internationally through strategic partnerships. In 1997, it entered into a joint venture with Ofiice Cherifien Des Phosphates, a Moroccan Government company and Indo Maroc Phosphore SA. They started a merchant grade phosphoric acid unit in Morocco with the capacity of 330000 tonnes per annum in 1999. This joint venture helps secure critical raw materials for phosphatic fertilizers production.
On a consolidated basis, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd reported a profit of ₹130.31 Crore on a total income of ₹2,534.71 Crore for the quarter ended 2025. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd's net profit jumped 34.7% since last year same period to ₹130.36 Crore in Q4 FY2024-2025.
For the full year, net profit rose 29.29% to ₹1,649.51 Crore in the year ended March 2025, as against ₹1,275.80 Crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales declined 7.35% to ₹16,646.20 Crore in the year ended March 2025, as against ₹17,966.41 Crore during the previous year ended March 2024.
Key financial metrics include:
- Revenue: ₹16,646 Crore (FY25)
- Net Profit: ₹1,649 Crore (FY25)
- Q4 FY25 Revenue: ₹2,534.71 Crore
- Q4 FY25 Net Profit: ₹130.31 Crore
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals has a Market Capitalization of ₹22,561 Crore as of July 2025. The company's valuation metrics reflect its strong market position, with The current PE ratio of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd (CHAMBLFERT) is 14.24 and The current PB ratio of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd (CHAMBLFERT) is 2.69.
In the main management, S K Poddar is chairman and Tridib Barat is the company secretary for Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. Chairperson Name: S K Poddar leads the company's strategic direction. Promoter holding in Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd has gone down to 60.40% as of March 2025 from 60.70% as of June 2024.
The company maintains a robust financial position with Company has reduced debt. The company is almost debt-free. The company has a reasonable debt to equity of 15%, which signals a healthy balance sheet. The company has been rewarding shareholders with In the quarter ending September 2024, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd has declared a dividend of ₹5, translating to a dividend yield of 1.43%.
Appointment of Narinder Goyal as Business Head - Manufacturing Operations from July 1, 2025, represents the company's focus on strengthening its operational capabilities. The company continues to expand its product portfolio beyond traditional fertilisers. The company is steadily building a wider portfolio with crop protection chemicals, speciality nutrients, biologicals, and seeds.
This is part of a clear strategy to reduce dependence on urea and tap high-margin, fast-growing segments. The company's diversification strategy positions it well for future growth opportunities in the agricultural sector. Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd., a leading urea producer in India, contributes to the country's food security with state-of-the-art plants and a vast distribution network. The company supports sustainable farming and community development across multiple Indian states.
The company's strong fundamentals, extensive distribution network, and strategic diversification initiatives make it a significant player in India's fertiliser industry, well-positioned to capitalize on the country's growing agricultural needs.
