2. introduction
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited accounts for
nearly 13% of the total Urea produced in the country. Since
more than two decades company has contributed to the
food security of the country with responsibility. Its three hi-
tech nitrogenous fertiliser (urea) plants are located at
Gadepan in Kota district of Rajasthan. The three plants
have an installed annual production capacity of about 3.4
million MT of Urea contributing to major chunk of Urea
consumed in leading agri states in India. These plants were
commissioned in 1994, 1999 and 2019 respectively. These
plants use state-of-the-art technology from Denmark, Italy,
United States and Japan.
3. The Company caters to the need of the farmers in in northern,
eastern, central and western regions of India and is the major
fertiliser supplier in the state of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Haryana. The
Company has further strengthened its position as major fertilizer
manufacturer in India after the commissioning of Gadepan III plant
The Company has donned the mantle of providing all agri-
products through a 'single window' to enable the farmer to buy all
products from one source. The Company dealers provide Urea
and other agri-inputs like DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate), MOP
(Murate of Potash), NPK fertilisers, Crop Protection Chemicals
and Specialtiy Plant Nutrients. Most of these products are sourced
from reputed suppliers and sold under the 'Uttam' umbrella brand.
4. To promote sustainable farming practices, the Company has a
well-structured farmer advisory programme. Under this
programme, the Company organizes crop seminars, product
and field demonstrations and farmer meets. The Company has
been awarded ISO 14001 (Environment Management System
Standard), ISO 9001 (Quality Management System Standard)
and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety
Management System Standard) certifications.
The Company is committed to well-being of the society at large
and its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives have made
positive impact on the society through holistic and sustainable
interventions over the years. The Company constantly tries to
improve the quality of life in the areas where it operates. The
Company has won several coveted awards for its Corporate
Social Responsibility initiatives and Environmental footprints.
5. Founder of the company
Dr. Krishna Kumar Birla, our late founder Chairman,
belonged to one of the most illustrious families in India. He
was born in Pilani (Rajasthan) to the legendary Late Shri G.
D. Birla on November 11, 1918 – the holy day of
Gopasthmi. He inherited a legacy in which the creation of
wealth, philanthropy and political leadership were all
regarded as part of nation-building
Dr. K. K. Birla was a visionary and nurtured the K. K. Birla
Group as one of the most respected 'Business Houses' in
India. The Group covers a wide canvas with interest in
fertilisers, media, textiles, sugar, shipping, engineering,
engineering services, financial services, furniture,
information technology and infrastructure sectors.
6. The Group under his leadership made foray into Fertiliser
Business in 1967 through Zuari Industries Limited, Goa, at
a time when fertilizer sector was pre-dominantly controlled
by Public Sector. Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd
was promoted in 1985. Today, Chambal has India's largest
Private Sector urea manufacturing facility at Gadepan in
Rajasthan. Chambal also setup a Joint Venture – Indo
Maroc Phosphore, SA in Morocco for manufacture of
Phosphoric Acid way back in 1997 when overseas
investment by Indian Companies was a rare phenomenon.
The Group further consolidated fertiliser business when
Zuari acquired controlling stake in Paradeep Phosphate
Limited in 2002 from Government of India.
7. Dr. K. K. Birla was a member of the Rajya Sabha for three
successive terms from 1984 –2002 and served on several
committees of Parliament. He was member of National
Integration Council of which the Prime Minister is the Chairman
and all the Chief Ministers of the states are members along with
other renowned personalities. He was on the central board of the
State Bank of India and ICICI. Dr. Birla also headed Federation
of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI), Indian
Sugar Mills Association and many Sports Federations.
Dr. K.K. Birla was the Chancellor of Birla Institute of
Technology and Science, (BITS) Pilani. BITS has four
campuses at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai. He set up the
K. K. Birla Foundation, which confers annual awards for
excellence in literature, scientific research, Indian
philosophy, art, culture and sports. He also established the
K. K. Birla Academy, which undertakes research on
scientific, historical and cultural subjects.
8. vision
To be the leader in the fertilizers industry by providing
high quality fertilizers
create value for all our stakeholders
play a catalytic role in delivering food security for
India.
9. Mission
Creating sustainable rural development in
India
Enriching and protecting arable land
Boosting crop productivity by providing
quality plant nutrients
Promoting sustainable agricultural practices
10. history
The company was founded by Dr. K.K. Birla, one of
India's most respected industrialists. He realized early
that to fulfill India's food security needs, the agri
industry urgently needs infusion of science and
technology. The reasoning was sound. 70% of India
was an agrarian society. Farmers would always require
fertilisers, of which there was an acute shortage. The
demand would only increase with the years. And there
was a clear need for self-reliance in such an important
field. A decision was taken to align with the best in the
world to bring cutting edge technologies into India.
11. First a Urea Plant was set up near Village Sancoale in Goa by
Zuari Industries Limited in 1967. In the year 1985, Zuari
Industries Limited promoted Chambal Fertilisers and
Chemicals Limited. With the passage of time, Chambal
Fertilisers has consolidated its position in agri - business and
diversified into shipping, textiles, software and manufacturing
of phosphoric acid.
1985 Aravali Fertilisers Limited incorporated
1989 Aravali Fertilisers Limited renamed Chambal Fertilisers and
Chemicals Limited
2000 Uttam Bandhan programme launched
2010 Process Safety Management implemented
2019 Third urea plant starts commercial production on 1st January
