Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) was incorporated in 1943 as the first large-scale fertilizer plant in India at Udyogamandal, Kochi, Kerala. FACT started production in 1947 and began production of Ammonium Sulphate with an installed capacity of 10,000 MT per annum at Udyogamandal near Cochin.
Initially in the Private Sector, promoted by M/s.Seshasayee Brothers, FACT became a Public Sector company in 1960 and the Government of India became the major shareholder in 1962. The company is under the administrative control of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.
From a modest beginning, FACT has expanded and diversified into a multi-divisional organisation with varied activities. The parent division at Udyogamandal underwent four stages of expansion until the year 1972, upgrading technology and increasing capacity.
The company is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of fertilizers, its by-products and Caprolactam. It operates through two segments: Fertilizer and Petrochemical. The fertilizer segment comprises ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulphate, mixtures, and muriate of potash (MOP).
The company produces a wide range of fertilisers like Complex fertilisers (Factamfos), Straight fertilisers (Ammonium Sulphate), Organic fertilisers, Biofertilisers and Imported fertilisers (Muriate of Potash). The company also produces bagged gypsum and Caprolactam which is used in manufacturing Nylon Tyre cord, Nylon filament yarn, Engineering plastics, etc.
FACT expanded further with the commissioning of the Petrochemical Division at Udyogamandal for production of Caprolactam during 1990-91 and saw FACT diversify into the then sunrise Petrochemical industry. The new Ammonia Plant was set-up at Udyogamandal at a cost of Rs.638 crore and commissioned during March 1998.
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has a market capitalisation of Rs 66,072 crore. The Authorised Share capital of the Company is ₹ 100 crore equity shares of face value of ₹10/- each (₹.1000 crore). The issued and subscribed Share Capital is ₹.647.07 Crore.
The company's recent financial performance shows:
- On a consolidated basis, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd reported a profit of Rs 70.72 crore on a total income of Rs 1,129.55 crore for the quarter ended 2025.
- For the year ended 2024, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd had posted a profit of Rs 146.17 crore on a total income of Rs 5,054.93 crore.
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd's 52-week high share price is Rs 1,187.00 and 52-week low share price is Rs 565.20.
Promoter holding in Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has gone up to 90.00 per cent as of Mar 2025 from 90.00 per cent as of Jun 2024. This indicates strong government control as a central public sector undertaking.
FACT's major competitors are Coromandel International, Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals, Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemicals, Paradeep Phosphates, RCF, GSFC, GNFC. FACT seems to be financially stable compared to its competitors. The probability of it going bankrupt or facing a financial crunch seem to be lower than its immediate competitors.
During its onward journey, FACT had its ups and downs and now stands as one of the biggest fertiliser enterprises of the country and an ardent exemplar of the triumph of the public sector.
FACT holds a unique position in India's fertilizer sector as the country's first large-scale fertilizer manufacturing company. With operations spanning over eight decades, the company has established itself as a significant player in both fertilizer and petrochemical segments. The company's strategic location in Kerala and its diversified product portfolio, including specialty chemicals like Caprolactam, provide it with competitive advantages in serving both domestic and international markets.
As a central public sector undertaking, FACT plays a crucial role in ensuring food security through fertilizer production while contributing to India's petrochemical industry growth. The company's focus on technology upgradation and capacity expansion over the years demonstrates its commitment to staying relevant in the evolving chemical and fertilizer industry landscape.
