Fertiliser stocks gain up to 7% in trade on December 16, here's whyFertiliser stocks gain up to 7% in trade on December 16, here's why

Fertiliser stocks gained on December 16 after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured Parliament of sufficient fertiliser availability for the ongoing Rabi season. She confirmed no domestic or imported shortage exists.

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The Centre has supplied fertilisers to every state. Supplies are monitored in real time. Urea stock increased from 48.64 lakh tonnes on October 1 to 68.85 lakh tonnes by October 31, 2025.

Sitharaman noted that higher urea utilisation followed a good monsoon. She said the government manages imports carefully to ensure adequate stock for farmers during the Rabi season.

Rising Imports and Domestic Production

India’s fertiliser imports are expected to rise 41 per cent to 22.3 million tonnes in FY26 due to higher domestic demand. Imports during April-October jumped nearly 69 per cent to 14.45 million tonnes.

Domestic fertiliser production rose marginally to 29.97 million tonnes in April-October, up from 29.75 million tonnes a year earlier. Fertiliser stocks stood at 10.2 million tonnes by the end of November 2025.

Fertiliser Shares Rally Up to 7%

Here are a few fertiliser stocks that experience rise in today’s trading session:

Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore

On December 16, 2025, Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd opened at ₹854.55, down 0.41% from its previous close of ₹858.05. The stock reached a high of ₹923.60 (7.67%) and a low of ₹849.85 (-1.00%). By 3:13 PM, it traded at ₹895.35, a 4.35% increase, with a market cap of ₹57,935.59 crore.

Paradeep Phosphates

On December 16, 2025, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd opened at ₹154.85, unchanged from its previous close of ₹154.85. The stock reached a high of ₹164.90 (6.53%) and a low of ₹153.90 (-0.61%). By 3:16 PM, it traded at ₹160.50, a 3.65% increase, with a market cap of ₹13,102.35 crore.

Madras Fertilizers

On December 16, 2025, Madras Fertilizers Ltd opened at ₹73.60, down 0.20% from its previous close of ₹73.75. The stock reached a high of ₹78.04 (5.85%) and a low of ₹73.59 (-0.02%). By 3:17 PM, it traded at ₹75.57, a 2.47% increase, with a market cap of ₹1,217.44 crore.

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Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals

On December 16, 2025, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd opened at ₹443.80, up 1.64% from its previous close of ₹436.50. The stock reached a high of ₹459.00 (5.19%) and a low of ₹436.75 (0.06%). By 3:18 PM, it traded at ₹445.50, a 2.06% increase, with a market cap of ₹17,849.06 crore.

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals

On December 16, 2025, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd opened at ₹173.45, up 0.35% from its previous close of ₹172.85. The stock reached a high of ₹176.30 (2.03%) and a low of ₹172.00 (-0.49%). By 3:19 PM, it traded at ₹172.25, a 0.35% decrease, with a market cap of ₹6,863.78 crore.

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