Why Did Fertilizer Stocks Like Paradeep Phosphates and Others Fall Up to 6% Today?

Synopsis: Fertiliser stocks, including RCFL, Coromandel International, FCTL, Chambal Fertilisers, Paradeep Phosphates, NFL, and Deepak Fertilisers, declined after data showed India’s fertiliser imports from China increased significantly this financial year.

India’s fertiliser imports from China have increased significantly in the current financial year. According to data shared in the Parliament of India, India imported 21.24 lakh tonnes of urea from China between April 2025 and February 2026, the highest level in the last three years. This is much higher than 0.99 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, 18.65 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, and 12.80 lakh tonnes in 2022-23. The information was provided in a written reply in the Lok Sabha by Anupriya Patel.

Apart from urea, India also imported other fertilisers from China, such as 5.11 lakh tonnes of DAP, 0.28 lakh tonnes of MoP, and 9.61 lakh tonnes of NPK fertilisers. Imports from Russia were also high, with 13.99 lakh tonnes of urea imported during the same period. Overall, combined urea imports from China and Russia reached 35.23 lakh tonnes, showing India’s strong dependence on these countries to meet its fertiliser demand. 

The rise in fertiliser imports could increase supply availability in the domestic market, which may lead to greater competition for domestic fertiliser producers. Higher imports may limit the ability of local manufacturers to expand market share and could affect pricing dynamics in certain segments. At the same time, improved availability of fertilisers through imports may help ensure a stable supply for farmers and support agricultural production, especially during periods of high seasonal demand. Here are a few fertilizer stocks affected by the latest reports from the parliament

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 6,344.41 crores, the share of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 113.50 per equity share, down nearly 6.35 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 121.20. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 115 per equity share. 

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF) was founded in 1978 and is an Indian public sector enterprise engaged in manufacturing and marketing fertilizers and industrial chemicals. Headquartered in Mumbai, it plays a vital role in India’s agricultural productivity and industrial chemical supply, contributing significantly to the nation’s self-reliance in fertilizers.

Coromandel International Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 57,932.02 crores, the share of Coromandel International Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 1950.60 per equity share, down nearly 2.67 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2004.10. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 1963.70 per equity share. 

Coromandel International Limited was founded in 1961 and is an Indian agri-solutions company engaged in manufacturing and marketing fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, and specialty nutrients. Headquartered in Hyderabad, it plays a major role in India’s agricultural input sector, supporting millions of farmers with integrated crop management solutions.

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 52,509.89 crores, the share of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 805 per equity share, down nearly 5.81 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 851.70. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 811.50 per equity share. 

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) was incorporated in 1943 and is an Indian central public sector undertaking in the agrochemicals and petrochemicals sector, headquartered in Kochi, Kerala. The company is recognized as the first large-scale fertilizer manufacturing company and remains one of the major CPSUs in the state.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 16,134.27 crores, the share of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 400 per equity share, down nearly 3.72 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 415.45. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 402.70 per equity share. 

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited is an Indian agrochemicals company in the Adventz Group, primarily engaged in manufacturing and marketing nitrogenous fertilisers, especially urea. It is among India’s largest private-sector urea producers, with a major role in supplying fertiliser to key agricultural states.

Paradeep Phosphates Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 11,222.62 crores, the share of Paradeep Phosphates Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 106.70 per equity share, down nearly 4.26 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 111.45. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 108.10 per equity share. 

Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) was incorporated in 1981 and is an Indian fertilizer company focused on manufacturing, trading, and distributing phosphatic fertilizers and other crop nutrition products. The company has grown into one of India’s leading non-urea fertilizer players with a strong presence across multiple agrarian states.

National Fertilizer Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 3,336.42 crores, the share of National Fertilizer Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 67.17 per equity share, down nearly 5.78 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 71.29. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 68.01 per equity share. 

National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) is an Indian public sector undertaking engaged in manufacturing and marketing fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It plays a central role in India’s agricultural input supply, particularly through the production of urea, and operates under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 11,704.77 crores, the share of Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 921.20 per equity share, down nearly 2.40 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 943.85. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 927.20 per equity share. 

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL) was founded in 1979 and is an Indian chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. It produces fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and mining chemicals, serving sectors such as agriculture, mining, and infrastructure. 

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