Mosaic settles Q3 sulfur at $705/long ton, guides DAP at $820–$840 as phosphate curtailments persist. Ammonia: India bids, the world follows. GNFC: Second-best quarter ever, and nobody's happy about it . Sulphur up 231pc, ammonia up 144pc: And profits are down. AT Kearney's work in a fertilizer company: Not showing any result so far. Urea imports: Zero to 52pc in a single quarter. Crisis in Madhya Pradesh. Our Briefs. Fertilizer contracting brief. Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis. Daily forward looking import matrices. India turns to Egypt and 2 other African countries for 1.1 million tonnes of urea as its subsidy bill nears $37 billion. RCF urea tender:The biggest bidder didn't set the price. Daily forward looking import matrices. Paradeep Phosphates incorporates Fertilizer Innovation Foundation–India. Contracting briefs. Daily forward looking import matrices. Sanghani ahead in race for ICA global board; 25 candidates vie for 15 seats. NFL urea tender: Enthusiastic participation. Daily forward looking import matrices.
Mosaic settles Q3 sulfur at $705/long ton, guides DAP at $820–$840 as phosphate curtailments persist
Aug 18: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Procurement of AC pump spares for maintenance and reliable industrial pump Details 8Procurement of single-stage self-water-lubricated pump Details 8Procurement of 19-core 2.5 mm² control cables for conveyor motor Details 8Procurement of bicolour level gauge glass assembly Details 8Supply of flameproof PAS units and spares Details 8Procurement of seven items of carbon steel pipes Details 8Procurement of organic manure for soil enrichment Details 8AMC for weighing machines, weigh bridges, standard weights and their stamping Details 8Procurement of 4-inch, 2500 PSI angle valve Details 8Procurement of modular type induced draft cross flow cooling tower Details 8Procurement of spares for HP circulation pumps for maintenance and reliable plant Details 8Procurement of AM5-I GC refilling carrier zero gas for gas chromatograph operations Details 8Procurement of Amerel-1500 antifoaming agent for AmDEA solution Details 8Procurement of self-adhesive paper sheets Details 8Procurement of thermo colour paint Details 8Procurement of spares for vertical turbine pump Details 8Opening, repair and box-up of critical heat exchangers and valves for urea and ammonia plants Details 8Procurement of dew point meter for accurate moisture measurement and monitoring Details 8Procurement of high-speed paper shredder machine Details 8Maintenance contract for servicing of remote operated high volume long range monitors Details 8Supply of spares for backhoe loader Details 8Procurement of spectrophotometer for laboratory analysis and testing Details 8Procurement of vacuum pump for vapor absorption machines Details 8Providing and fixing tiles, allied toilet renovation works and construction of electrical room near silo PMCC Details 8Tender for procurement of molded case circuit breaker Details 8Procurement of set of labyrinth seals for C2 machine of process air compressor Details 8Supply of 2nd class flat burnt clay brick tiles, minimum size 200 × 100 × 35 mm Details 8Procurement of BMH-E trail cable Details 8Procurement of vane axial fan, size 72 Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8Government-rate fertilizer available for farmers in Usrahar as cooperative society supplies DAP, urea and farm inputs Details 8Rajasthan to tighten action against fake fertilizer and seeds as government plans new laws in Parliament Details 8Madhya Pradesh to resume fertilizer distribution from August 17 with adequate rabi season stock Details 8Deepesh Arora appointed independent director on Madras Fertilizers Board, strengthening public sector leadership Details 8Farmers protest over fertilizer shortage in Lahar, demand resolution within five days Details 8UP government ensures adequate kharif fertilizer supply with 5.02 lakh metric tonnes of urea stock Details 8HURL produces 4.1 million metric tonnes of urea, achieves 109% of capacity last fiscal year Details 8Urea distribution dispute turns violent in Raya as stone-pelting erupts during official inspection Details 8Urea fertilizer shortage: Farmers block Jhabua-Meghnagar road, MLA Veersingh Bhuria questions government Details 8Tighter energy norms to cut profitability of urea makers by quarter, says Crisil Details 8Mosaic Biosciences launches crop residue breakdown product Details 8Kazakhstan has 6.6 billion tonnes of potash salts but remains 100% import-dependent Details 8Azerbaijan exports 213,109 tons of nitrogen fertilizer Details 8Mosaic settles Q3 sulfur at $705/long ton, guides DAP at $820–$840 as phosphate curtailments persist Details 8Nitrogen fertilizer prices stay high despite lower natural gas costs, puzzling farmers and analysts Details 8CF Industries raises mid-cycle EBITDA to $2.9 billion, sees nitrogen supply tight through 2027 Details 8Egypt’s NCIC sells DAP, CAN, SOP in tender Details 8OCP returns to US market with 54,000-ton Moroccan fertilizer shipment Details 8Complaint alleging sale of fertilizers and agricultural inputs without a license; written complaint filed with agriculture department Details 8SPIC Q1 net profit up 76% to Rs.44.88 crore; dividend record date fixed Details 8Chattogram youth champions organic fertilizer to restore soil health Details 8District Agriculture Office distributes urea and bio-fertilizers to registered farmers Details 8Import prices of urea down 60% since April peak Details 8Coromandel, Deepak Fertilisers shift to specialty nutrients Details 8Maharashtra: Baramati AI project doubles sugarcane yields while cutting water and fertiliser use Details 8Explained: National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 and how it will transform India’s fertilizer sector Details 8JPMorgan warns of global food crisis in 2027: How El Niño, fertiliser shortages could hit India Details 8High fertiliser prices increase the risk of lower crop yields Details 8Paradeep Phosphates fixes Sept 4 record date for FY26 dividend Details 8India faces fertilizer squeeze as rising costs force govt to rethink urea policy Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
Ammonia: India bids, the world follows
Aug 17: 8A $50/t cut to the Middle East index came from one direction. Indian buyers set the pace now
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GNFC: Second-best quarter ever, and nobody's happy about it
Aug 17: 8Profit was the highest since Q1 FY22 — the last war quarter. 8Management says it can go either way from here. Why is that so?Details
Sulphur up 231pc, ammonia up 144pc: And profits are down
Aug 17: 8Natural gas up 38pc, P2O5 up 30pc, all year on year. Fertilizer 8EBIT margin fell from 8.49pc to 4.09pc. 8Find out what went on with this fertilizer company
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AT Kearney's work in a fertilizer company: Not showing any result so far
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Nine initiatives taken by the consultant completed or running. 8A Rs 250-300 crore in gains projected by the consultant in this fertilizer company 8The consultant gets a fistful of money 8But nothing has reached the P&L yet. Click on Detail for more
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Urea imports: Zero to 52pc in a single quarter
Aug 17: 8These four countries supplied none of India's urea a year ago. 8This April to June they supplied more than half of it. Click on Details for more
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Crisis in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 17: 8Sales banned and then revoked 8What was the drama behind it? Click on Details for more
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Our Briefs
Aug 17: 8Paradeep Phosphates sets up a research foundation 8This fertilizer company is hiring 91 management trainees 8A listed fertilizer company with Rs 9.69 lakh of quarterly revenue 8Someone is getting rich off the sulphur squeeze
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Fertilizer contracting brief
Aug 17: 1) FACT converts three borax grades into one 31.6 MT contained-boron contest 8The headline quantities of 158 MT, 218 MT and 300 MT represent chemically different routes to almost the same underlying boron requirement. FACT will compare bids on Rs per kg of contained boron rather than tonne price alone. The resulting ranking could look very different from the raw product-price table.
2) RCF makes SIL and IPL adequacy the technical core of its New AN Melt plant LOPA study 8The consultant must go beyond identifying hazards and quantify whether independent protection layers deliver sufficient risk reduction. IEC 61511/ISA-based SIL determination places instrumentation and control safeguards directly inside the study. The implications for future protection-system design emerge only after the scenarios are worked through.
3) HURL builds a five-year vendor architecture around APNA as it moves beyond its gas-based urea core 8HURL is not simply procuring three crop-nutrient products; it is creating a three-year qualified vendor pool that can be extended by another two years across 16 states. The move gives a gas-based fertiliser producer a ready commercial platform for expanding beyond urea without committing procurement volumes upfront.
Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis
Aug 17: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Procurement of stuffing box sleeve for Kirloskar pump model DB 65/20 Details 8Procurement of cartridge assembly and spares for CO2 compressor lube oil pumps in urea plant Details 8Tender for procurement of non-returning valve seats Details 8Tender for repair of S10-KST-2001 ID fan drive rotor Details 8Procurement of plastic housing foot switches and spares Details 8Supply of spares for Samson make control valves Details 8Tender for supply of intercooler gaskets Details 8Tender for supply of complete rotor assembly Details 8Procurement of spares for synthesis gas compressor turbine Details 8Tender for manufacturing, testing and supply of high-pressure angle valve Details 8Tender for manufacture and supply of oval-shaped manhole covers Details 8Tender for manufacturing, testing and supply of carbon steel seamless 90° elbows Details 8Tender for reconditioning of 3rd and 4th barrel rotors of synthesis gas compressor in ammonia-III plant Details 8Procurement of plastic housing foot switches and spares Details 8Supply of spares for Samson make control valves Details 8Tender for supply of intercooler gaskets Details 8Procurement of complete rotor assembly Details 8Procurement of spares for synthesis gas compressor turbine Details 8Tender for supply of high-pressure angle valve Details 8Procurement of gearbox spares of SC, SG, WL and PG Details 8Procurement of suction strainer for oil filtration unit Details 8Procurement of spare for intake well pump VMF-9A (2 stage) Details 8Procurement of synthetic enamel Gattu colour paint Details 8Procurement of FRE450L 280 kW 2P flameproof motor insulators Details 8Tender for contract for retubing of intercoolers Details 8Procurement of industrial safety helmets Details 8Procurement of nylon conveyor belt, 1000 mm wide Details 8Tender for procurement of hearing protectors Details 8Procurement of smart valve positioner complete with two SS316 pressure gauges Details 8Tender for prequalification of handling and transport contractors for 24 months Details 8Procurement of auxiliary lube oil pump P14 for MPNA-M Details 8Procurement of indicator for weighbridge Details 8Procurement of stable bleaching powder for treatment of water Details 8Procurement of dual media filter feed pump assembly Details 8Contract for rewinding of LT motors Details 8Procurement of 12-inch Sch 40 API 5L Grade B seamless bevel-end pipe Details 8Procurement of PIP 7-A NR seamless BW pipe, 6 inch (150 M) Details 8Procurement of non-contact infrared pyrometer, range 600°C and above Details 8Contract for replacement of 1st stage carbamate condenser HE-2A with spares Details 8Contract for inspection, examination and certification of pressure vessels, lifting tools and tackles Details 8Procurement of spare parts for maintenance of Neumann make PA system DS-6 Details 8Procurement of flameproof exhaust fans with starters Details 8Procurement of HV & LV bushing gaskets for 50 MVA transformer Details 8Procurement of stainless steel junction boxes Details 8Procurement of corrugated ACB sheets, 1.05 × 3 M Details 8Tender for development work for poly house Details 8Procurement of heavy-duty flexible copper cables Details 8Biennial rate contract for repair of acid-proof brick lining Details 8Tender for transportation contract of seeds Details 8Procurement of Magnaflux Spotcheck NDT consumables Details 8Tender for supply of guided wave radars Details 8Biennial rate contract for general upkeep and maintenance including liftmen and caretaking services Details 8Procurement of couplings for CW pumps CWP-001 A/B/C, MOC Details 8Tender for additional repair work of LP compressor rotor VC905 in ammonia plant Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8Fertilizer retailers angry over prices, demand urea at Rs.245 and DAP at Rs.1,350, warn of agitation Details 8India gets cheaper urea offers, signalling easing pressure in global fertilizer market Details 8Dipesh Arora of Kondagaon appointed independent director of MFL Details 8Chambal Fertilisers raises awareness among students on soil health, fertilizer use and agricultural opportunities Details 8Raid on illegal fertilizer warehouse in Fatehpur: case filed for unlicensed storage, warehouse sealed, 353 bags seized Details 8Vietnam fertilizer exports surge 107%, but corporate profitability diverges Details 8Biochar and nitrification inhibitor help cut ammonia losses while sustaining crop yields Details 8Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis Details 8Missouri opens fertilizer antitrust probe as price-fixing scrutiny widens Details 8India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning Details 8Andhra Pradesh gets 25.1L MT fertilizer allocation for Rabi season Details 8How a small Maharashtra town taught the world a lesson in smart farming Details 8Cost of cheap urea: India's fertilizer strategy under strain as subsidy burden mounts Details 8Major drop in urea prices! India receives 12% cheaper import offers Details 8Urea, DAP kept affordable for farmers despite a global price surge: PM Modi in his Red Fort address Details 8India secures 1.7 million tonnes of urea imports at steep discount to earlier rates Details 8MP government halts fertilizer sales: decision taken for stock verification; 8.2 million farmers face uncertainty, black marketing risk rises Details 8Urea prices fall to $390 per tonne in India’s new tender, below pre-Iran war levels Details 8Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis Details 8India's urea tender draws bids 12% below June as fertilizer supply fears ease Details 8India’s fertilizer squeeze forces a rethink on legacy of overuse Details 8India’s urea import prices fall 12% as global fertilizer market tightness eases Details 8Import prices of urea down 60% since April peak Details 8Phulpur unit accords grand welcome to IFFCO chairman Dilip Sanghani Details 8Nano fertilizers targeted to meet 50% of fertilizer shortfall: Sanghani Details Awasthi pays tribute to Vajpayee Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
Daily forward looking import matrices
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India turns to Egypt and 2 other African countries for 1.1 million tonnes of urea as its subsidy bill nears $37 billion
Aug 14: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for hiring of transport services Details 8Tender for procurement of GSKT IMPSHFT SLVE PN4103ZP7602 Details 8Tender for procurement of activated alumina Details 8Tender for procurement of ACRE550AVI26MV screw compressor Details 8Tender for procurement of SCR power regulators Details 8Hiring of services for structural audit and issue of structural stability certification for plant structures and buildings Details 8Hiring of services for structural audit and issue of structural stability Details 8Tender for procurement of SCBA refilling cabinet Details 8Tender for procurement of LT 4-core aluminium conductor cable, 1100V AC Details 8Tender for procurement of sheath voltage limiters Details 8Tender for consultancy services for Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) study Details 8Tender for procurement of seamless and welded pipes Details 8Tender for scanning and digitisation services Details 8Tender for authorization and communications regarding Details 8Procurement of certified reference materials Details 8Tender for procurement of constant level oil cups Details 8Tender for procurement of snow-white naphthalene balls in 200 g polythene packets Details 8Tender for procurement of non-refrigerated centrifuge for general purpose and research Details 8Tender for electronically operated mechanically actuated diaphragm type metering pump Details 8Tender for procurement of LED drivers for 72W LED street lights Details 8Tender for procurement of spares for HP scrubber pump Details 8Tender for procurement of spares for RT pumps Details 8Tender for conveyor pulley lagging Details 8Tender for procurement of actuator FD damper and ID FD damper seal kits Details 8Tender for procurement of pressure gauge spares Details 8Tender for procurement of gland packing Details 8Tender for procurement of valve gearboxes Details 8Tender for procurement and installation of CCTV cameras around switchyard Details 8Tender for stevedoring, bagging, handling and dispatch of imported fertilisers by rail/road Details 8Tender for procurement of complete PSV set assembly Details 8Tender for design, manufacturing, testing and supply of complete ball valve Details 8Tender for procurement of DPH PG 0–4 kg/cm² SS316L with PTFE, 1-inch flange DMP Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8RCF Q1 results: Profit rises 37% despite subsidy impact from revised energy norms Details 8Fertiliser factory and engine oil storage facility damaged in Selangor fire Details 8TSP fertiliser shortage worries northern farmers; officials point to excessive use Details 8Fertiliser shortages demand urgent action Details 8Online fertiliser distribution system to roll out in Thane from Aug 15 Details 8Hajipur News: Fertilizer monitoring committee meeting turns chaotic amid allegations of black marketing Details 8Maharajganj News: Police recover 29 sacks of urea fertilizer abandoned near Indo-Nepal border routes Details 8SSB seizes 18 sacks of urea in Lakhimpur Kheri as smugglers flee during night patrol Details 8Yara and Air Products finalize NEOM green ammonia marketing deal for 1.2 million t/yr plant Details 8ICL posts strongest quarterly operating income in 3 years as Q2 2026 sales climb 17% to $2.1 billion Details 8Sulphuric acid Malawi production resumes for Lotus Details 8India turns to Egypt and 2 other African countries for 1.1 million tonnes of urea as its subsidy bill nears $37 billion Details 8Nearly 10 tonnes of fertilisers seized from illegal godown in Odisha's Korua village Details 8India’s July exports hit record $44.24 b, but trade deficit swells Details 8Online fertiliser distribution system to roll out in Thane from Aug 15 Details 8India urea import offers decline 12% as war supply squeeze eases Details 8Fertilizer prices to remain elevated through 2028, prolonging pressure on U.S. farm economy Details 8Kharif season sees sharp drop in urea-DAP demand as fertilizer sales fall 13% amid rainfall deficit Details 8National Fertilizer reports consolidated net profit of Rs.113.38 crore in the June 2026 quarter Details 8India’s urea import surge: Egypt, Algeria & Nigeria in 2026 Details 8Fertilizer prices to remain elevated through 2028, prolonging pressure on U.S. farm economy Details 8IFFCO and Krishi Vigyan Kendra organise farmer training, 50 farmers receive nano fertilizer demonstration kits Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
RCF urea tender:The biggest bidder didn't set the price
Aug 13: 8This bidder brought 700,000 tonnes to RCF's tender and quoted $404.30 east, $411.50 west — sixteenth on the ladder. 8L1 on both coasts bid with 391,000 tonnes and prices in the $390s. Click on Details for more
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Aug 13: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for verification and recalibration of one storage tank Details 8Tender for painting of plant structures, pipelines, vessels, tanks, chimneys and equipment Details 8Tender for insulation work of ducts and equipment Details 8Tender for procurement of AN 89146 plate fin tube bundle assembly Details 8Tender for procurement of APS 20-20-0-13 and 10% APS 16-20-0-13 fertilizers Details 8Tender for supply of PDR, sulphur 90% powder Details 8Tender for procurement of acetic acid Details 8Procurement of natural gas Details 8Tender for procurement of natural gas Details 8Tender for procurement of single-column compression-type load cell Details 8Tender for procurement of electrochemical ammonia gas detector transmitter Details 8Tender for procurement of heavy-duty limit switch SW Details 8Tender for procurement of telephone instruments Details 8Tender for procurement of gate valves Details 8Tender for procurement of carrier nut Details 8Tender for procurement of Teflon rods and sheets Details 8Biennial rate contract for public address system installed in various plants for the period of two years Details 8Tender for procurement of double-row spherical roller bearings Details 8Tender for procurement of fasteners Details 8Tender for procurement of ammonia filter Details 8Tender for procurement of RO membrane Details 8Tender for procurement of spiral wound gasket Details 8Tender for procurement of ceramic fibre blanket insulation Details 8Tender for supply of complete conductivity analyzer with transmitter Details 8Tender for procurement of 8 mm MS sheets Details 8Tender for procurement of breather filter kit for PD6 filter Details 8Tender for procurement of gasket set for lube oil cooler Details 8Tender for procurement of di-sodium octa borate tetrahydrate Details 8Tender for procurement of flange-mounted helical gearbox Details 8Tender for hydrotesting and refilling of fire extinguishers Details 8Tender for procurement of gear reducer spares for urea bagging plant Details 8Tender for procurement of portable multi-gas detector Details 8Tender for procurement of fan M2BAX 315S for 132 kW ABB motor Details 8Tender for procurement of rubber diaphragm Details 8Tender for procurement of split dust guard Details 8Tender for procurement of cryogenic globe valve with extended bonnet, 2-inch Details 8Tender for procurement of vibration monitoring system spares Details 8Tender for procurement of ordinary Portland cement Details 8Tender for procurement of Inconel welding electrodes, 3.15 mm Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8Rajasthan has adequate fertilizer stock with 12.29 lakh tonnes of urea available, farmers can buy through online booking Details 8Haryana farmers to get digital fertilizer booking facility, pilot project launched in Mahendragarh and Kaithal Details 8Jabalpur farmers struggle for fertilizer as tenants denied supply, long queues and black marketing add to crisis Details 8Fertilizer distribution begins at Jalesar cooperative society, farmers receive urea as per farmer registry norms Details 8Farmers protest alleged sale of fake DAP fertilizer at Bagdediha shop, demand probe and strict action Details 8Fertilizer shortage at Lahangpur cooperative society sparks farmer anger, DAP and urea still unavailable after paddy transplantation Details 8Etah news: Agriculture department cracks down on fertilizer black marketing, action taken against dealers Details 8Ghazipur news: Farmers no longer need to travel 6–7 km for fertilizers, DAP and urea now available in village Details 8Agriculture department crackdown to curb fertilizer black marketing, transparency in distribution emphasised Details 8Topsoe to provide technology for first ammonia Details 8Italy-Pakistan strengthen cooperation in fertilizer sector Details 8Iran uncertainty blurs fertilizer price outlook Details 8Nutrien weighs phosphate future as sulfur costs push Q2 margins negative Details 8Mosaic Biosciences doubles revenue with 5 new product launches in first half of 2026 Details 8Argentinian Profertil’s urea output rises 16pc in 1H26 Details 8Govt approves import of 1.10 lakh tonnes of fertiliser Details 8Linking urea and DAP sales to other products to become a criminal offence Details 8Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews fertiliser availability, oil palm mission in Assam Details 8Fertiliser shortage leaves border farmers caught in a double bind Details 8Fertiliser diversion to cultivate ganja will attract action, KV warns dealers Details 8India buys 1.1 million tonnes of urea from Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria as Strait of Hormuz disruption drives up fertiliser costs Details 8Fertilizer sales fall 13% in July, kharif sowing trails Details 8Tighter energy norms to cut profitability of urea makers by a quarter: Crisil report Details 8Croplife India launches campaign against illicit pesticides across 13 states Details 8Farmers are cutting fertiliser costs by unlocking the phosphorus already in their soils Details 8Fertiliser sales decline in July despite a pick-up in the monsoon Details 8Paradeep Phosphates incorporates Fertilizer Innovation Foundation–India Details 8India’s fertilizer sales down in July on dipping kharif sowing area and deficient monsoon Details 8Nano fertilizer training held for cooperative managers in Sardarshahar, farmers urged to adopt modern farming practices Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
Contracting briefs
Aug 12: 1) BVFCL's 60:40 split suggests supply security matters alongside the lowest sulphuric acid price 8The GeM bid permits the order to be divided between a maximum of two bidders in a 60:40 ratio. That sits alongside reverse auction rather than replacing it, giving BVFCL a mechanism to pursue price discovery without necessarily concentrating all supply with one vendor. For refinery and petrochemical procurement teams, the more interesting question is whether dual sourcing is becoming a deliberate hedge against critical-chemical supply interruption.
2) NFL makes granulometry and chemical behaviour the real qualification gate in Bathinda silica sand procurement 8The tender defines pH, moisture, phosphoric-acid response and three particle-size limits rather than relying on a generic silica description. Every lot remains exposed to laboratory acceptance after award. The specification therefore creates a technical screening mechanism whose commercial consequences extend well beyond the initial bid.
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Sanghani ahead in race for ICA global board; 25 candidates vie for 15 seats
Aug 12: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for procurement of nylon x nylon conveyor belt, 900 mm width, 500/3 rating Details 8Tender for procurement of cup and cone taper roller bearing Details 8Tender for procurement of pneumatic double-acting linear dual-spring cylinder actuator Details 8Tender for procurement of vibration monitoring system Details 8Tender for procurement of pipe fittings Details 8Tender for procurement of tertiary treated water transfer pump assembly Details 8Tender for replacement of CO2 3rd stage intercooler Details 8Procurement of SN 516 plummer block bearings Details 8Tender for procurement of Alloy 20 gate valves Details 8Tender for procurement of pump couplings Details 8Tender for procurement of Motorola make intrinsically safe walkie-talkies Details 8Tender for procurement of portable stroboscopes Details 8Hiring of medium duty commercial truck along with driver and diesel distribution system Details 8Tender for procurement of industrial tyres Details 8Tender for procurement of plain copier paper Details 8Procurement of heat exchanger tubes Details 8Tender for procurement of bronze/gun metal gate valves (15 mm) Details 8Tender for procurement of pressure safety valves Details 8Tender for procurement of non-return valves Details 8Annual rate contract for execution of intermittent jobs of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled nature Details 8Tender for LAN and Wi-Fi setup in the administrative block Details 8Tender for procurement of rotor assembly with key and pins for ammonia column feed pump P-103C&D Details 8Tender for procurement of gear pump spares Details 8Tender for procurement of tuning fork level switch for AXFC301 urea Details 8Tender for procurement of angle grinder Details 8Tender for procurement of Inconel welding electrodes 2.50 mm Details 8Tender for procurement of industrial-grade power supply Details 8Tender for appointment of registered valuer for valuation of land rights Details 8Tender for procurement of HDPE bags for packing of imported urea Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8DAP fertiliser stock of 1,887 MT received, supplies sent to distribution centres for immediate distribution Details 8Fertiliser crisis in Vaini: Farmers protest at cooperative society, allege irregularities by secretary Details 8Demand to improve fertiliser and seed supply, farmers submit memorandum to SDM Details 8Farmers' union submits memorandum to BDO in Raebareli, raises concerns over stray cattle and fertiliser black marketing Details 8Adequate urea available at Chhapia Veerapur Society, farmers face no difficulty in obtaining fertiliser Details 8Farmers protest at Nawabganj Nagariya Cooperative Society over alleged irregularities in fertiliser distribution Details 8Farmers queue up at Ramshehar depot as urea consignment arrives Details 8DAP sold for Rs. 2,100 and urea for up to Rs. 500 amid alleged black marketing Details 8Fertiliser crisis at Rajauli BISCOman Centre: Farmers struggle for four days, return empty-handed in extreme heat Details 8Farmers continue to receive urea fertiliser in Dalmau: Kandharpur Society distributes 3,000 bags in one month, benefits 1,500 farmers Details 8CM Flying raids Hisar’s Agroha over alleged black marketing of urea fertiliser Details 8Two smugglers arrested in Maharajganj with 14 bags of urea Details 8Urea shortage in Bansdih: Stock exhausted at 8 of 11 societies, farmers struggle for fertiliser Details 8Farmers allege urea sold at Rs. 1,180 in Sihora: Forced sale of ash alongside fertiliser alleged, agriculture officer to investigate Details 8Aadhaar card made mandatory for DAP-urea fertiliser: Kotputli Society implements rules for transparent distribution Details 8CM Flying team raids fertiliser-seed shop in Agroha: Urea sold above prescribed price, documents examined Details 8Farmer complains on 181 over non-availability of urea: Officer allegedly threatens him, claims to be MLA’s close aide Details 8Vehicle loaded with illegal urea-DAP seized in Sihora: Cooperative Society clerk and centre operator booked, 70 urea and 20 DAP bags recovered Details 8Haryana farmers to book fertilisers through mobile app, eliminating repeated trips for supplies Details 8SSB conducts major action on India-Nepal border in Siddharthnagar: Smuggler arrested with 100 kg DAP and urea fertiliser Details 8RCF-linked professional gets 5-year term at Expo Engineering Details 8Trump extends waiver for foreign ships moving energy, fertilizers Details 8Fertilizer industry urges continued Farm Bill progress Details 8Pupuk Indonesia closes initial DAP buy round Details 8NW China’s Qinghai opens first direct rail route to Laos, driving urea exports deep into ASEAN Details 8India’s next self-reliance opportunity lies in energy and fertiliser Details 8New fertilizer procurement scheme could be introduced in 2028: Sri Lanka Details 8Ganjam fertiliser dealers warned not to indulge in black marketing Details 8Sanghani ahead in race for ICA global board; 25 candidates vie for 15 seats Details 8Tighter energy norms to cut profitability of urea makers by a qtr: Crisil Details 8IFFCO MD stresses soil health, co-op strength Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
NFL urea tender: Enthusiastic participation
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Mosaic settles Q3 sulfur at $705/long ton, guides DAP at $820–$840 as phosphate curtailments persist
Aug 18: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Procurement of AC pump spares for maintenance and reliable industrial pump Details 8Procurement of single-stage self-water-lubricated pump Details 8Procurement of 19-core 2.5 mm² control cables for conveyor motor Details 8Procurement of bicolour level gauge glass assembly Details 8Supply of flameproof PAS units and spares Details 8Procurement of seven items of carbon steel pipes Details 8Procurement of organic manure for soil enrichment Details 8AMC for weighing machines, weigh bridges, standard weights and their stamping Details 8Procurement of 4-inch, 2500 PSI angle valve Details 8Procurement of modular type induced draft cross flow cooling tower Details 8Procurement of spares for HP circulation pumps for maintenance and reliable plant Details 8Procurement of AM5-I GC refilling carrier zero gas for gas chromatograph operations Details 8Procurement of Amerel-1500 antifoaming agent for AmDEA solution Details 8Procurement of self-adhesive paper sheets Details 8Procurement of thermo colour paint Details 8Procurement of spares for vertical turbine pump Details 8Opening, repair and box-up of critical heat exchangers and valves for urea and ammonia plants Details 8Procurement of dew point meter for accurate moisture measurement and monitoring Details 8Procurement of high-speed paper shredder machine Details 8Maintenance contract for servicing of remote operated high volume long range monitors Details 8Supply of spares for backhoe loader Details 8Procurement of spectrophotometer for laboratory analysis and testing Details 8Procurement of vacuum pump for vapor absorption machines Details 8Providing and fixing tiles, allied toilet renovation works and construction of electrical room near silo PMCC Details 8Tender for procurement of molded case circuit breaker Details 8Procurement of set of labyrinth seals for C2 machine of process air compressor Details 8Supply of 2nd class flat burnt clay brick tiles, minimum size 200 × 100 × 35 mm Details 8Procurement of BMH-E trail cable Details 8Procurement of vane axial fan, size 72 Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8Government-rate fertilizer available for farmers in Usrahar as cooperative society supplies DAP, urea and farm inputs Details 8Rajasthan to tighten action against fake fertilizer and seeds as government plans new laws in Parliament Details 8Madhya Pradesh to resume fertilizer distribution from August 17 with adequate rabi season stock Details 8Deepesh Arora appointed independent director on Madras Fertilizers Board, strengthening public sector leadership Details 8Farmers protest over fertilizer shortage in Lahar, demand resolution within five days Details 8UP government ensures adequate kharif fertilizer supply with 5.02 lakh metric tonnes of urea stock Details 8HURL produces 4.1 million metric tonnes of urea, achieves 109% of capacity last fiscal year Details 8Urea distribution dispute turns violent in Raya as stone-pelting erupts during official inspection Details 8Urea fertilizer shortage: Farmers block Jhabua-Meghnagar road, MLA Veersingh Bhuria questions government Details 8Tighter energy norms to cut profitability of urea makers by quarter, says Crisil Details 8Mosaic Biosciences launches crop residue breakdown product Details 8Kazakhstan has 6.6 billion tonnes of potash salts but remains 100% import-dependent Details 8Azerbaijan exports 213,109 tons of nitrogen fertilizer Details 8Mosaic settles Q3 sulfur at $705/long ton, guides DAP at $820–$840 as phosphate curtailments persist Details 8Nitrogen fertilizer prices stay high despite lower natural gas costs, puzzling farmers and analysts Details 8CF Industries raises mid-cycle EBITDA to $2.9 billion, sees nitrogen supply tight through 2027 Details 8Egypt’s NCIC sells DAP, CAN, SOP in tender Details 8OCP returns to US market with 54,000-ton Moroccan fertilizer shipment Details 8Complaint alleging sale of fertilizers and agricultural inputs without a license; written complaint filed with agriculture department Details 8SPIC Q1 net profit up 76% to Rs.44.88 crore; dividend record date fixed Details 8Chattogram youth champions organic fertilizer to restore soil health Details 8District Agriculture Office distributes urea and bio-fertilizers to registered farmers Details 8Import prices of urea down 60% since April peak Details 8Coromandel, Deepak Fertilisers shift to specialty nutrients Details 8Maharashtra: Baramati AI project doubles sugarcane yields while cutting water and fertiliser use Details 8Explained: National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 and how it will transform India’s fertilizer sector Details 8JPMorgan warns of global food crisis in 2027: How El Niño, fertiliser shortages could hit India Details 8High fertiliser prices increase the risk of lower crop yields Details 8Paradeep Phosphates fixes Sept 4 record date for FY26 dividend Details 8India faces fertilizer squeeze as rising costs force govt to rethink urea policy Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
Ammonia: India bids, the world follows
Aug 17: 8A $50/t cut to the Middle East index came from one direction. Indian buyers set the pace now
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GNFC: Second-best quarter ever, and nobody's happy about it
Aug 17: 8Profit was the highest since Q1 FY22 — the last war quarter. 8Management says it can go either way from here. Why is that so?Details
Sulphur up 231pc, ammonia up 144pc: And profits are down
Aug 17: 8Natural gas up 38pc, P2O5 up 30pc, all year on year. Fertilizer 8EBIT margin fell from 8.49pc to 4.09pc. 8Find out what went on with this fertilizer company
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AT Kearney's work in a fertilizer company: Not showing any result so far
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Nine initiatives taken by the consultant completed or running. 8A Rs 250-300 crore in gains projected by the consultant in this fertilizer company 8The consultant gets a fistful of money 8But nothing has reached the P&L yet. Click on Detail for more
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Urea imports: Zero to 52pc in a single quarter
Aug 17: 8These four countries supplied none of India's urea a year ago. 8This April to June they supplied more than half of it. Click on Details for more
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Crisis in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 17: 8Sales banned and then revoked 8What was the drama behind it? Click on Details for more
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Aug 17: 8Paradeep Phosphates sets up a research foundation 8This fertilizer company is hiring 91 management trainees 8A listed fertilizer company with Rs 9.69 lakh of quarterly revenue 8Someone is getting rich off the sulphur squeeze
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Fertilizer contracting brief
Aug 17: 1) FACT converts three borax grades into one 31.6 MT contained-boron contest 8The headline quantities of 158 MT, 218 MT and 300 MT represent chemically different routes to almost the same underlying boron requirement. FACT will compare bids on Rs per kg of contained boron rather than tonne price alone. The resulting ranking could look very different from the raw product-price table.
2) RCF makes SIL and IPL adequacy the technical core of its New AN Melt plant LOPA study 8The consultant must go beyond identifying hazards and quantify whether independent protection layers deliver sufficient risk reduction. IEC 61511/ISA-based SIL determination places instrumentation and control safeguards directly inside the study. The implications for future protection-system design emerge only after the scenarios are worked through.
3) HURL builds a five-year vendor architecture around APNA as it moves beyond its gas-based urea core 8HURL is not simply procuring three crop-nutrient products; it is creating a three-year qualified vendor pool that can be extended by another two years across 16 states. The move gives a gas-based fertiliser producer a ready commercial platform for expanding beyond urea without committing procurement volumes upfront.
Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis
Aug 17: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Procurement of stuffing box sleeve for Kirloskar pump model DB 65/20 Details 8Procurement of cartridge assembly and spares for CO2 compressor lube oil pumps in urea plant Details 8Tender for procurement of non-returning valve seats Details 8Tender for repair of S10-KST-2001 ID fan drive rotor Details 8Procurement of plastic housing foot switches and spares Details 8Supply of spares for Samson make control valves Details 8Tender for supply of intercooler gaskets Details 8Tender for supply of complete rotor assembly Details 8Procurement of spares for synthesis gas compressor turbine Details 8Tender for manufacturing, testing and supply of high-pressure angle valve Details 8Tender for manufacture and supply of oval-shaped manhole covers Details 8Tender for manufacturing, testing and supply of carbon steel seamless 90° elbows Details 8Tender for reconditioning of 3rd and 4th barrel rotors of synthesis gas compressor in ammonia-III plant Details 8Procurement of plastic housing foot switches and spares Details 8Supply of spares for Samson make control valves Details 8Tender for supply of intercooler gaskets Details 8Procurement of complete rotor assembly Details 8Procurement of spares for synthesis gas compressor turbine Details 8Tender for supply of high-pressure angle valve Details 8Procurement of gearbox spares of SC, SG, WL and PG Details 8Procurement of suction strainer for oil filtration unit Details 8Procurement of spare for intake well pump VMF-9A (2 stage) Details 8Procurement of synthetic enamel Gattu colour paint Details 8Procurement of FRE450L 280 kW 2P flameproof motor insulators Details 8Tender for contract for retubing of intercoolers Details 8Procurement of industrial safety helmets Details 8Procurement of nylon conveyor belt, 1000 mm wide Details 8Tender for procurement of hearing protectors Details 8Procurement of smart valve positioner complete with two SS316 pressure gauges Details 8Tender for prequalification of handling and transport contractors for 24 months Details 8Procurement of auxiliary lube oil pump P14 for MPNA-M Details 8Procurement of indicator for weighbridge Details 8Procurement of stable bleaching powder for treatment of water Details 8Procurement of dual media filter feed pump assembly Details 8Contract for rewinding of LT motors Details 8Procurement of 12-inch Sch 40 API 5L Grade B seamless bevel-end pipe Details 8Procurement of PIP 7-A NR seamless BW pipe, 6 inch (150 M) Details 8Procurement of non-contact infrared pyrometer, range 600°C and above Details 8Contract for replacement of 1st stage carbamate condenser HE-2A with spares Details 8Contract for inspection, examination and certification of pressure vessels, lifting tools and tackles Details 8Procurement of spare parts for maintenance of Neumann make PA system DS-6 Details 8Procurement of flameproof exhaust fans with starters Details 8Procurement of HV & LV bushing gaskets for 50 MVA transformer Details 8Procurement of stainless steel junction boxes Details 8Procurement of corrugated ACB sheets, 1.05 × 3 M Details 8Tender for development work for poly house Details 8Procurement of heavy-duty flexible copper cables Details 8Biennial rate contract for repair of acid-proof brick lining Details 8Tender for transportation contract of seeds Details 8Procurement of Magnaflux Spotcheck NDT consumables Details 8Tender for supply of guided wave radars Details 8Biennial rate contract for general upkeep and maintenance including liftmen and caretaking services Details 8Procurement of couplings for CW pumps CWP-001 A/B/C, MOC Details 8Tender for additional repair work of LP compressor rotor VC905 in ammonia plant Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8Fertilizer retailers angry over prices, demand urea at Rs.245 and DAP at Rs.1,350, warn of agitation Details 8India gets cheaper urea offers, signalling easing pressure in global fertilizer market Details 8Dipesh Arora of Kondagaon appointed independent director of MFL Details 8Chambal Fertilisers raises awareness among students on soil health, fertilizer use and agricultural opportunities Details 8Raid on illegal fertilizer warehouse in Fatehpur: case filed for unlicensed storage, warehouse sealed, 353 bags seized Details 8Vietnam fertilizer exports surge 107%, but corporate profitability diverges Details 8Biochar and nitrification inhibitor help cut ammonia losses while sustaining crop yields Details 8Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis Details 8Missouri opens fertilizer antitrust probe as price-fixing scrutiny widens Details 8India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning Details 8Andhra Pradesh gets 25.1L MT fertilizer allocation for Rabi season Details 8How a small Maharashtra town taught the world a lesson in smart farming Details 8Cost of cheap urea: India's fertilizer strategy under strain as subsidy burden mounts Details 8Major drop in urea prices! India receives 12% cheaper import offers Details 8Urea, DAP kept affordable for farmers despite a global price surge: PM Modi in his Red Fort address Details 8India secures 1.7 million tonnes of urea imports at steep discount to earlier rates Details 8MP government halts fertilizer sales: decision taken for stock verification; 8.2 million farmers face uncertainty, black marketing risk rises Details 8Urea prices fall to $390 per tonne in India’s new tender, below pre-Iran war levels Details 8Subsidised fertilizer sales halted across Madhya Pradesh, farmers fear supply crisis Details 8India's urea tender draws bids 12% below June as fertilizer supply fears ease Details 8India’s fertilizer squeeze forces a rethink on legacy of overuse Details 8India’s urea import prices fall 12% as global fertilizer market tightness eases Details 8Import prices of urea down 60% since April peak Details 8Phulpur unit accords grand welcome to IFFCO chairman Dilip Sanghani Details 8Nano fertilizers targeted to meet 50% of fertilizer shortfall: Sanghani Details Awasthi pays tribute to Vajpayee Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
Daily forward looking import matrices
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India turns to Egypt and 2 other African countries for 1.1 million tonnes of urea as its subsidy bill nears $37 billion
Aug 14: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for hiring of transport services Details 8Tender for procurement of GSKT IMPSHFT SLVE PN4103ZP7602 Details 8Tender for procurement of activated alumina Details 8Tender for procurement of ACRE550AVI26MV screw compressor Details 8Tender for procurement of SCR power regulators Details 8Hiring of services for structural audit and issue of structural stability certification for plant structures and buildings Details 8Hiring of services for structural audit and issue of structural stability Details 8Tender for procurement of SCBA refilling cabinet Details 8Tender for procurement of LT 4-core aluminium conductor cable, 1100V AC Details 8Tender for procurement of sheath voltage limiters Details 8Tender for consultancy services for Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) study Details 8Tender for procurement of seamless and welded pipes Details 8Tender for scanning and digitisation services Details 8Tender for authorization and communications regarding Details 8Procurement of certified reference materials Details 8Tender for procurement of constant level oil cups Details 8Tender for procurement of snow-white naphthalene balls in 200 g polythene packets Details 8Tender for procurement of non-refrigerated centrifuge for general purpose and research Details 8Tender for electronically operated mechanically actuated diaphragm type metering pump Details 8Tender for procurement of LED drivers for 72W LED street lights Details 8Tender for procurement of spares for HP scrubber pump Details 8Tender for procurement of spares for RT pumps Details 8Tender for conveyor pulley lagging Details 8Tender for procurement of actuator FD damper and ID FD damper seal kits Details 8Tender for procurement of pressure gauge spares Details 8Tender for procurement of gland packing Details 8Tender for procurement of valve gearboxes Details 8Tender for procurement and installation of CCTV cameras around switchyard Details 8Tender for stevedoring, bagging, handling and dispatch of imported fertilisers by rail/road Details 8Tender for procurement of complete PSV set assembly Details 8Tender for design, manufacturing, testing and supply of complete ball valve Details 8Tender for procurement of DPH PG 0–4 kg/cm² SS316L with PTFE, 1-inch flange DMP Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8RCF Q1 results: Profit rises 37% despite subsidy impact from revised energy norms Details 8Fertiliser factory and engine oil storage facility damaged in Selangor fire Details 8TSP fertiliser shortage worries northern farmers; officials point to excessive use Details 8Fertiliser shortages demand urgent action Details 8Online fertiliser distribution system to roll out in Thane from Aug 15 Details 8Hajipur News: Fertilizer monitoring committee meeting turns chaotic amid allegations of black marketing Details 8Maharajganj News: Police recover 29 sacks of urea fertilizer abandoned near Indo-Nepal border routes Details 8SSB seizes 18 sacks of urea in Lakhimpur Kheri as smugglers flee during night patrol Details 8Yara and Air Products finalize NEOM green ammonia marketing deal for 1.2 million t/yr plant Details 8ICL posts strongest quarterly operating income in 3 years as Q2 2026 sales climb 17% to $2.1 billion Details 8Sulphuric acid Malawi production resumes for Lotus Details 8India turns to Egypt and 2 other African countries for 1.1 million tonnes of urea as its subsidy bill nears $37 billion Details 8Nearly 10 tonnes of fertilisers seized from illegal godown in Odisha's Korua village Details 8India’s July exports hit record $44.24 b, but trade deficit swells Details 8Online fertiliser distribution system to roll out in Thane from Aug 15 Details 8India urea import offers decline 12% as war supply squeeze eases Details 8Fertilizer prices to remain elevated through 2028, prolonging pressure on U.S. farm economy Details 8Kharif season sees sharp drop in urea-DAP demand as fertilizer sales fall 13% amid rainfall deficit Details 8National Fertilizer reports consolidated net profit of Rs.113.38 crore in the June 2026 quarter Details 8India’s urea import surge: Egypt, Algeria & Nigeria in 2026 Details 8Fertilizer prices to remain elevated through 2028, prolonging pressure on U.S. farm economy Details 8IFFCO and Krishi Vigyan Kendra organise farmer training, 50 farmers receive nano fertilizer demonstration kits Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
RCF urea tender:The biggest bidder didn't set the price
Aug 13: 8This bidder brought 700,000 tonnes to RCF's tender and quoted $404.30 east, $411.50 west — sixteenth on the ladder. 8L1 on both coasts bid with 391,000 tonnes and prices in the $390s. Click on Details for more
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Aug 13: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for verification and recalibration of one storage tank Details 8Tender for painting of plant structures, pipelines, vessels, tanks, chimneys and equipment Details 8Tender for insulation work of ducts and equipment Details 8Tender for procurement of AN 89146 plate fin tube bundle assembly Details 8Tender for procurement of APS 20-20-0-13 and 10% APS 16-20-0-13 fertilizers Details 8Tender for supply of PDR, sulphur 90% powder Details 8Tender for procurement of acetic acid Details 8Procurement of natural gas Details 8Tender for procurement of natural gas Details 8Tender for procurement of single-column compression-type load cell Details 8Tender for procurement of electrochemical ammonia gas detector transmitter Details 8Tender for procurement of heavy-duty limit switch SW Details 8Tender for procurement of telephone instruments Details 8Tender for procurement of gate valves Details 8Tender for procurement of carrier nut Details 8Tender for procurement of Teflon rods and sheets Details 8Biennial rate contract for public address system installed in various plants for the period of two years Details 8Tender for procurement of double-row spherical roller bearings Details 8Tender for procurement of fasteners Details 8Tender for procurement of ammonia filter Details 8Tender for procurement of RO membrane Details 8Tender for procurement of spiral wound gasket Details 8Tender for procurement of ceramic fibre blanket insulation Details 8Tender for supply of complete conductivity analyzer with transmitter Details 8Tender for procurement of 8 mm MS sheets Details 8Tender for procurement of breather filter kit for PD6 filter Details 8Tender for procurement of gasket set for lube oil cooler Details 8Tender for procurement of di-sodium octa borate tetrahydrate Details 8Tender for procurement of flange-mounted helical gearbox Details 8Tender for hydrotesting and refilling of fire extinguishers Details 8Tender for procurement of gear reducer spares for urea bagging plant Details 8Tender for procurement of portable multi-gas detector Details 8Tender for procurement of fan M2BAX 315S for 132 kW ABB motor Details 8Tender for procurement of rubber diaphragm Details 8Tender for procurement of split dust guard Details 8Tender for procurement of cryogenic globe valve with extended bonnet, 2-inch Details 8Tender for procurement of vibration monitoring system spares Details 8Tender for procurement of ordinary Portland cement Details 8Tender for procurement of Inconel welding electrodes, 3.15 mm Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8Rajasthan has adequate fertilizer stock with 12.29 lakh tonnes of urea available, farmers can buy through online booking Details 8Haryana farmers to get digital fertilizer booking facility, pilot project launched in Mahendragarh and Kaithal Details 8Jabalpur farmers struggle for fertilizer as tenants denied supply, long queues and black marketing add to crisis Details 8Fertilizer distribution begins at Jalesar cooperative society, farmers receive urea as per farmer registry norms Details 8Farmers protest alleged sale of fake DAP fertilizer at Bagdediha shop, demand probe and strict action Details 8Fertilizer shortage at Lahangpur cooperative society sparks farmer anger, DAP and urea still unavailable after paddy transplantation Details 8Etah news: Agriculture department cracks down on fertilizer black marketing, action taken against dealers Details 8Ghazipur news: Farmers no longer need to travel 6–7 km for fertilizers, DAP and urea now available in village Details 8Agriculture department crackdown to curb fertilizer black marketing, transparency in distribution emphasised Details 8Topsoe to provide technology for first ammonia Details 8Italy-Pakistan strengthen cooperation in fertilizer sector Details 8Iran uncertainty blurs fertilizer price outlook Details 8Nutrien weighs phosphate future as sulfur costs push Q2 margins negative Details 8Mosaic Biosciences doubles revenue with 5 new product launches in first half of 2026 Details 8Argentinian Profertil’s urea output rises 16pc in 1H26 Details 8Govt approves import of 1.10 lakh tonnes of fertiliser Details 8Linking urea and DAP sales to other products to become a criminal offence Details 8Minister Pijush Hazarika reviews fertiliser availability, oil palm mission in Assam Details 8Fertiliser shortage leaves border farmers caught in a double bind Details 8Fertiliser diversion to cultivate ganja will attract action, KV warns dealers Details 8India buys 1.1 million tonnes of urea from Egypt, Algeria and Nigeria as Strait of Hormuz disruption drives up fertiliser costs Details 8Fertilizer sales fall 13% in July, kharif sowing trails Details 8Tighter energy norms to cut profitability of urea makers by a quarter: Crisil report Details 8Croplife India launches campaign against illicit pesticides across 13 states Details 8Farmers are cutting fertiliser costs by unlocking the phosphorus already in their soils Details 8Fertiliser sales decline in July despite a pick-up in the monsoon Details 8Paradeep Phosphates incorporates Fertilizer Innovation Foundation–India Details 8India’s fertilizer sales down in July on dipping kharif sowing area and deficient monsoon Details 8Nano fertilizer training held for cooperative managers in Sardarshahar, farmers urged to adopt modern farming practices Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
Contracting briefs
Aug 12: 1) BVFCL's 60:40 split suggests supply security matters alongside the lowest sulphuric acid price 8The GeM bid permits the order to be divided between a maximum of two bidders in a 60:40 ratio. That sits alongside reverse auction rather than replacing it, giving BVFCL a mechanism to pursue price discovery without necessarily concentrating all supply with one vendor. For refinery and petrochemical procurement teams, the more interesting question is whether dual sourcing is becoming a deliberate hedge against critical-chemical supply interruption.
2) NFL makes granulometry and chemical behaviour the real qualification gate in Bathinda silica sand procurement 8The tender defines pH, moisture, phosphoric-acid response and three particle-size limits rather than relying on a generic silica description. Every lot remains exposed to laboratory acceptance after award. The specification therefore creates a technical screening mechanism whose commercial consequences extend well beyond the initial bid.
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Sanghani ahead in race for ICA global board; 25 candidates vie for 15 seats
Aug 12: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Tender for procurement of nylon x nylon conveyor belt, 900 mm width, 500/3 rating Details 8Tender for procurement of cup and cone taper roller bearing Details 8Tender for procurement of pneumatic double-acting linear dual-spring cylinder actuator Details 8Tender for procurement of vibration monitoring system Details 8Tender for procurement of pipe fittings Details 8Tender for procurement of tertiary treated water transfer pump assembly Details 8Tender for replacement of CO2 3rd stage intercooler Details 8Procurement of SN 516 plummer block bearings Details 8Tender for procurement of Alloy 20 gate valves Details 8Tender for procurement of pump couplings Details 8Tender for procurement of Motorola make intrinsically safe walkie-talkies Details 8Tender for procurement of portable stroboscopes Details 8Hiring of medium duty commercial truck along with driver and diesel distribution system Details 8Tender for procurement of industrial tyres Details 8Tender for procurement of plain copier paper Details 8Procurement of heat exchanger tubes Details 8Tender for procurement of bronze/gun metal gate valves (15 mm) Details 8Tender for procurement of pressure safety valves Details 8Tender for procurement of non-return valves Details 8Annual rate contract for execution of intermittent jobs of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled nature Details 8Tender for LAN and Wi-Fi setup in the administrative block Details 8Tender for procurement of rotor assembly with key and pins for ammonia column feed pump P-103C&D Details 8Tender for procurement of gear pump spares Details 8Tender for procurement of tuning fork level switch for AXFC301 urea Details 8Tender for procurement of angle grinder Details 8Tender for procurement of Inconel welding electrodes 2.50 mm Details 8Tender for procurement of industrial-grade power supply Details 8Tender for appointment of registered valuer for valuation of land rights Details 8Tender for procurement of HDPE bags for packing of imported urea Details You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 8DAP fertiliser stock of 1,887 MT received, supplies sent to distribution centres for immediate distribution Details 8Fertiliser crisis in Vaini: Farmers protest at cooperative society, allege irregularities by secretary Details 8Demand to improve fertiliser and seed supply, farmers submit memorandum to SDM Details 8Farmers' union submits memorandum to BDO in Raebareli, raises concerns over stray cattle and fertiliser black marketing Details 8Adequate urea available at Chhapia Veerapur Society, farmers face no difficulty in obtaining fertiliser Details 8Farmers protest at Nawabganj Nagariya Cooperative Society over alleged irregularities in fertiliser distribution Details 8Farmers queue up at Ramshehar depot as urea consignment arrives Details 8DAP sold for Rs. 2,100 and urea for up to Rs. 500 amid alleged black marketing Details 8Fertiliser crisis at Rajauli BISCOman Centre: Farmers struggle for four days, return empty-handed in extreme heat Details 8Farmers continue to receive urea fertiliser in Dalmau: Kandharpur Society distributes 3,000 bags in one month, benefits 1,500 farmers Details 8CM Flying raids Hisar’s Agroha over alleged black marketing of urea fertiliser Details 8Two smugglers arrested in Maharajganj with 14 bags of urea Details 8Urea shortage in Bansdih: Stock exhausted at 8 of 11 societies, farmers struggle for fertiliser Details 8Farmers allege urea sold at Rs. 1,180 in Sihora: Forced sale of ash alongside fertiliser alleged, agriculture officer to investigate Details 8Aadhaar card made mandatory for DAP-urea fertiliser: Kotputli Society implements rules for transparent distribution Details 8CM Flying team raids fertiliser-seed shop in Agroha: Urea sold above prescribed price, documents examined Details 8Farmer complains on 181 over non-availability of urea: Officer allegedly threatens him, claims to be MLA’s close aide Details 8Vehicle loaded with illegal urea-DAP seized in Sihora: Cooperative Society clerk and centre operator booked, 70 urea and 20 DAP bags recovered Details 8Haryana farmers to book fertilisers through mobile app, eliminating repeated trips for supplies Details 8SSB conducts major action on India-Nepal border in Siddharthnagar: Smuggler arrested with 100 kg DAP and urea fertiliser Details 8RCF-linked professional gets 5-year term at Expo Engineering Details 8Trump extends waiver for foreign ships moving energy, fertilizers Details 8Fertilizer industry urges continued Farm Bill progress Details 8Pupuk Indonesia closes initial DAP buy round Details 8NW China’s Qinghai opens first direct rail route to Laos, driving urea exports deep into ASEAN Details 8India’s next self-reliance opportunity lies in energy and fertiliser Details 8New fertilizer procurement scheme could be introduced in 2028: Sri Lanka Details 8Ganjam fertiliser dealers warned not to indulge in black marketing Details 8Sanghani ahead in race for ICA global board; 25 candidates vie for 15 seats Details 8Tighter energy norms to cut profitability of urea makers by a qtr: Crisil Details 8IFFCO MD stresses soil health, co-op strength Details You can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails
NFL urea tender: Enthusiastic participation
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Aug 10: FACT cuts bid-stage friction but keeps execution risk heavily seller-side in DAP-II-2026:Details
Aug 10: RCF is buying compressor intelligence, not maintenance manpower, for its K-351 ammonia plant machines:Details
Aug 10: NFL turns freight, credit and origin into hidden price levers in DAP import tender:Details
Aug 10: Banda Allocates Fertiliser for Kharif Season, Farmers to Face No Shortage of DAP and Urea:Details
Aug 10: IFFCO looks at the new urea policy and walks away:Details