- CEO
- Shivakumar Subramaniam
- Full Time Employees
- 5,474
- Sector
- Process industries
- Industry
- Chemicals: agricultural
- Address
- Priyadarshini Mumbai MH India 400 022
- IPO Date
- Nov 3, 1994
- Business
- Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) is a leading Indian public sector company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, RCF operates extensively across the country. The company’s core product portfolio includes urea; complex fertilizers marketed under the brand Suphala; bio-fertilizers; micro-nutrients; 100% water-soluble fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash; soil conditioners; and a broad range of industrial chemicals such as ammonia, ammonium nitrate, sulphuric acid, nitric acid, methanol, methylamine, argon, and formic acid. RCF’s fertilizer products are widely used to enhance agricultural productivity across diverse crop types.
Recent developments include management changes with new appointments at senior levels and the approval of a resolution plan for its joint venture company FACT-RCF Building Products Limited. The company has also focused on sustainability through detailed business responsibility and sustainability reporting for the fiscal year 2024-25. Operationally, RCF is progressing in expanding its product range, including the development of bio-fertilizers, nano-fertilizers, and city compost to be commercially available soon. Furthermore, the company undertook a bond issuance proposal involving unsecured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures to raise capital. These strategic moves reflect RCF’s concerted effort to strengthen its financial base and diversify its product offerings amid evolving market conditions.
RCF serves primarily the agricultural sector by providing essential crop nutrients and the industrial sector with chemical inputs crucial for manufacturing and other industrial processes. Its geographic operations are concentrated within India, encompassing manufacturing plants, distribution networks, and customer bases nationwide. The company supports India's agricultural growth and industrial demand through its comprehensive product slate and strategic initiatives aimed at innovation and sustainability. RCF continues to maintain a vital role in the Indian chemicals and fertilizers industry through its extensive product portfolio and proactive business expansions.