KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited

What KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited does

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited (KFL) is an India-based, single-site manufacturer of nitrogenous fertilizers operating from an integrated facility in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, commissioned in November 1995. The company's product portfolio consists of two core lines — Neem Coated Urea marketed under the 'BHARAT UREA' brand (rated capacity 8,64,600 MTPA) and Ammonium Bicarbonate sold under the 'ANANT' brand (60 MTPD) — supported by an in-house Ammonia plant (5,01,600 MTPA) that feeds both downstream lines. Production is based on natural gas feedstock sourced via the Hazira-Vijaypur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline, using internationally licensed technologies: Haldor Topsoe's natural-gas steam reforming process for ammonia and Snamprogetti (SAIPEM)'s ammonia-stripping process for urea. The Neem Coated Urea complies with the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985 and delivers 46% nitrogen content with reduced leaching and volatilization.

Operationally, KFL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), a national multi-state cooperative society, with equity transferred fully to KRIBHCO in April 2016 following the Shyam Group's exit. All urea output is sold under a formal marketing agreement through KRIBHCO's cooperative distribution network — Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), district/taluka marketing societies, apex federations, institutional agencies such as Agro Industries Corporations, Krishak Bharati Sewa Kendras (KBSK farmer service centers), and KFL's own registered dealer network of approximately 1,113 outlets across 11 Indian states. Pricing is administered by the Government of India under the urea subsidy/concession regime, with no publicly disclosed MRP. The facility holds ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018, and 50001:2018 certifications and runs a 2MWp rooftop solar plant commissioned in January 2024 (~26.4 lakh kWh/yr), Zero Liquid Discharge operations, and 65%+ green-belt coverage.

Financially, the company is privately held with no equity listed on Indian exchanges (only debentures are listed). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. FY 2024-25 actual production was 11.35 Lakh MT urea and 6.97 Lakh MT ammonia, with capacity utilization of 131.26% for urea and 138.88% for ammonia, signaling strong demand but also indicating operations at the limits of installed capacity. The headcount is disclosed as 51–100 (consistent with a corporate office + plant-headcount at this scale, with operations largely contract-managed). Multiple ESG and operational awards (FAI, Golden Peacock, NECA, GREENVIRO, FAME) have been received between 2015 and 2025 for production, energy efficiency, and environmental management.

Name

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited

Legal name

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited

Website

https://kfl.net.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of cooperative KRIBHCO that operates a single integrated facility in Shahjahanpur, India, producing Neem Coated Urea (BHARAT UREA brand), Ammonium Bicarbonate (ANANT), and Ammonia, distributed to Indian farmers through KRIBHCO's cooperative network under government-subsidized urea pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nitrogenous Fertilizers

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, UAN, Ammonium Nitrate/Sulfate) (AFABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending) (AFABABAD), Biomass Ash, Slag & Byproduct Handling/Utilization (Ash Management, Soil Amendments) (EUAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• Nitrogenous fertilizers
• Neem coated urea
• Ammonia manufacturing
• Ammonium bicarbonate
• Agricultural inputs

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Urea Sales: KFL manufactures Neem Coated Urea and Ammonium Bicarbonate which are sold under government-subsidized fertilizer schemes. The entire urea production is marketed by KRIBHCO under a formal marketing agreement. Urea is sold under the 'BHARAT UREA' brand (Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Jan Uravarak Pariyojna) and Ammonium Bicarbonate under 'ANANT' brand.
2. Industrial Ammonium Bicarbonate Sales: ABC is sold to industrial customers for uses including baking industry, pharmaceuticals, dyes and pigments, textile degreasing, fire extinguishers, ceramic industry, and fertilizer applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited manufactures Neem Coated Urea (branded BHARAT UREA) at 8,64,600 MTPA capacity and Ammonium Bicarbonate (branded ANANT) at 60 MTPD capacity at its integrated Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh facility, with Ammonia produced at 5,01,600 MTPA as the intermediate input. The entire urea production is marketed by parent cooperative KRIBHCO under a formal agreement and distributed through India's cooperative network.

Product overview

KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited operates as a single-site urea and ammonia manufacturer with integrated by-product production. The core portfolio consists of Neem Coated Urea (branded as BHARAT UREA) manufactured at 8,64,600 MTPA capacity and Ammonium Bicarbonate (branded as ANANT) at 60 MTPD capacity. The company operates an Ammonia plant (5,01,600 MTPA) as an intermediate input for downstream urea and ABC production. All products are produced at the Shahjahanpur, UP facility using natural gas feedstock, with distribution handled through KRIBHCO's cooperative network, Krishak Bharati Sewa Kendras (KBSKs), and approximately 1,113 registered dealers across 11 Indian states. A 2MWp rooftop solar installation supports the company's green energy initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BHARAT UREA (Neem Coated Urea) Primary nitrogenous fertilizer manufactured with 46% nitrogen content, coated with neem oil to enhance nitrogen-use efficiency, minimize nutrient losses, reduce environmental pollution, and improve crop yields. Complies with Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985. Sold to farmers via cooperative societies and dealer networks across India.
• ANANT (Ammonium Bicarbonate) Ammonium Bicarbonate (ABC) produced as an integrated by-product at 60 MTPD capacity from ammonia and CO2. Sold to industrial customers in baking, pharmaceuticals, dyes and pigments, textile degreasing, fire extinguishers, ceramic industry, and as fertilizer.
• Ammonia Intermediate ammonia manufactured at 5,01,600 MTPA capacity using natural gas steam reforming technology (Haldor Topsoe). Serves as raw material for downstream urea and ammonium bicarbonate production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 131.26% capacity utilization for Urea and 138.88% for Ammonia in FY 2024-25
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) / OQcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2026KRIBHCO holds 25% stake in Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), a joint venture with OQ (50%) and IFFCO (25%). OMIFCO operates ammonia and urea plants in Oman. The IPO in July 2026 raised 261 million Omani rials ($678 million), making it the region's largest IPO of the year with $12 billion in orders. OMIFCO's listing is part of Oman Investment Authority's divestment programme.
• Bharat Taxi (Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KRIBHCO is one of eight cooperative institutions promoting Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited. The zero-commission platform aims to free commercial vehicle drivers from dependency on private aggregators. Initial capital of Rs 300 crore with plans to expand to 20 cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune by 2030.
• Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Chambal FertiliserscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2025KRIBHCO, along with IPL and Chambal Fertilisers, signed a five-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden to import 3.1 million tonnes of DAP annually. This agreement responds to China's export curbs on phosphates and diversifies India's DAP sources away from China while strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia.
• Haldor TopsoecoreTechnology or IntegrationDanish technology licensor for the Ammonia Plant process. KFL's ammonia production uses Haldor Topsoe's natural gas steam reforming technology.
• Snamprogetti (SAIPEM)coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian technology licensor for the Urea Plant. KFL's urea production uses Snamprogetti's ammonia stripping process technology.
• Projects and Development India Ltd. (PDIL)coreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment of India undertaking that executed the detailed engineering, plant layout, offsite facilities, and environmental protection systems for KFL's fertilizer plant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO): India's largest fertiliser cooperative and parent of OMIFCO co-shareholder. Operates multiple urea and complex fertiliser plants, runs an analogous cooperative distribution chain, and markets neem-coated urea under its own brands. Most direct comparable in cooperative-led nitrogen fertiliser manufacturing.
• National Fertilizers Limited (NFL): Government of India public-sector urea and ammonia producer with multiple plants (Vijaipur, Nangal, Panipat, Bhatinda). Shares the same natural-gas-based production technology stack and government-subsidy regime, and has supplied several senior leaders to KFL's management.
• Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited: India's largest private-sector urea producer (three Gadepan plants in Rajasthan) and a recent DAP import consortium partner with KRIBHCO. Closest private-sector counterpart in terms of natural-gas-based neem-coated urea output and dealer-network distribution model.
• Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF): Public-sector nitrogenous fertiliser manufacturer with Trombay and Thal units producing urea and ammonia from natural gas. Competes in the same subsidy-controlled Indian urea market and overlaps with KFL on government procurement and cooperative channels.
• Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC): State-promoted manufacturer of urea and industrial chemicals including ammonium bicarbonate. Directly comparable as an integrated nitrogen fertiliser / industrial chemicals producer selling under government subsidy and open-market channels.
• Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers (MCF): UB Group-controlled producer of urea, ammonium bicarbonate, and other nitrogen products. Closely comparable single-site ammonia-urea-ABC producer with similar product portfolio to KFL.

Emerging players

• Paradeep Phosphates Limited: Major Indian manufacturer of DAP and NPK fertilisers, part of the OCP Group. Overlaps with KFL on subsidy-driven fertiliser manufacturing and distribution through cooperatives in eastern and central India.
• Coromandel International Limited: Leading Indian manufacturer of complex fertilisers, DAP, and crop nutrition products with growing presence in urea trading. Adjacent rather than fully overlapping, but increasingly competes for cooperative offtake and farmer mindshare in the same North Indian markets.
• Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL): JV of NFL, EIL, and FCIL operating a new gas-based urea/ammonia plant at Ramagundam. Operates in the same natural-gas, subsidy-driven ecosystem and competes with KFL for talent (VP Works was ex-RFCL/NFL).

Others

• Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO): JV in which KRIBHCO holds 25%, producing ammonia and urea in Oman for export into India. Strategic counterpart rather than a direct competitor, but most comparable in terms of underlying Haldor Topsoe / Snamprogetti technology stack and downstream offtake into the cooperative system.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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