What we do Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) manufactures fertilizers, petrochemicals, and offers engineering consultancy and industrial equipment fabrication, serving primarily the agricultural sector. |
Founded in 1,943 |
Market share A leading fertilizer producer with strong presence in Southern India and expanding in other states like Bihar, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. |
Problem solved Addresses farmers' needs for quality fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, supporting sustainable farming through product innovation and supply chain expansion. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves primarily farmers (B2C) across India; also caters to industrial clients via petrochemicals and engineering segments (B2B). |
Key management Shri S.C. Mudgerikar (Chairman & Managing Director) leads the company with a focus on operational excellence and growth. |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1943, FACT pioneered fertilizer production in India, expanded into petrochemicals, introduced eco-friendly products, and launched energy-efficient projects. |
Where we operate Operations concentrated in Kerala; marketing extended to states including Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh. |
Top products or what we offer Flagship products include Factamfos (NPK fertilizer), Ammonium Sulphate, Caprolactam, and petrochemical derivatives; also Indian fertilizers and specialty organic products. |
Top brands Factamfos - leading NPK fertilizer in southern India; Ammonium Sulphate - record production and sales; Caprolactam production restarted with expansion plans underway. |
Raw materials needed Rock phosphate, phosphoric acid, ammonia, sulphuric acid, natural gas (RLNG), and chemicals for fertilizer and petrochemical production. |
Raw materials supplier Suppliers include Societe Nouvelle des Phosphates du Togo, BPCL, MRPL, and IOCL for uninterrupted raw material supply. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue primarily recurring through steady fertilizer production and sales, supplemented by cyclical petrochemical and engineering projects. |
Our industry position Among top 200 listed companies by market cap; steady fertilizer market share in India with strong safety and environmental credentials. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 Revenue Rs.4050.91 Cr, Net Profit Rs.41.23 Cr, capital expenditure Rs.151.01 Cr focused on capacity expansion and modernization. |
Geographical revenue split Major revenue from Southern India; marketing expanded into eastern and central states like Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. |
Order book Ongoing projects include new NPK plant and storage tanks for ammonia and phosphoric acid, strengthening production and logistics. |
Whats driving growth Growth driven by capacity expansion, raw material sourcing agreements, innovation in product mix, and expansion into newer regional markets. |
Our future plans Enhance production capacity with new NPK plant, build additional storage infrastructure, increase market presence, and strengthen supply through long-term raw material contracts. |
Our green promise Committed to pollution control, energy conservation, and sustainable farming support through eco-friendly products and ISO environmental certifications. |
Our people and values Employs skilled workforce with focus on safety, inclusion, language promotion, and employee engagement in social responsibility initiatives. |
Key challenges ahead Raw material price volatility, regulatory compliance, board composition compliance, and expanding competitive fertilizer markets in India. |
Interesting facts FACT is India's first large-scale fertilizer plant; first to integrate fertilizer management system with SAP ERP; pioneer in ammonia barge transport via inland waterways. |
Risks and strategy Risks include raw material supply disruptions and price fluctuations; mitigated by long-term agreements and CAPEX for storage and plant upgrades. |
