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PPL is one of India's largest private sector producers of phosphatic fertilizers
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL) is a leading company in India’s phosphatic fertilizer industry, with a total production capacity of 3 million metric tonnes (MT), including 2.6 million MT of phosphates and 0.4 million MT of urea. Its two manufacturing units in Paradeep, Odisha (1.8 million MT), and Zuarinagar, Goa (1.2 million MT), produce a wide range of fertilizers, including DAP and various NPK grades (N-10, N-12, N-14, N-19, N-20, N-28), as well as urea. PPL caters to over 9 million farmers through 70,000 retail points across 15 Indian states and supplies industrial products such as gypsum, HFSA, sulphuric acid, and ammonia.
The company's strengths include raw material sourcing through long-term contracts; backward integration in phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, and ammonia; efficient storage, inbound, and outbound logistics, a captive berth at Paradeep port; flexible DAP/NPK production lines; and a robust pan-India distribution network, supported by strong brands of "Jai Kisaan" and "Navratna”.
Since 2022, PPL has increased its production capacity from 1.2 million MT to 3 million MT, driven by organic growth at the Paradeep plant and the acquisition of the Goa unit in June 2022. The company has also strengthened its backward integration in phosphoric acid to 5 lakh tonnes per annum.
At PPL, ESG is an embedded part of its growth journey and is overseen by the Board and an executive steering committee. The company adheres to global standards, including the GRI, SASB, and UN-SDGs, and annually publishes both ESG and BRSR reports including its carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In 2023, PPL made an impressive debut on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) placing it in the top 25 percentile globally in its sector.
Founded in 1981 as a joint venture between the Government of India (GoI) and the Republic of Nauru, PPL became a public sector entity in 1993. In 2002, GoI divested nearly 80% of its stake to Zuari Maroc Phosphates Pvt. Ltd. (ZMPPL), a joint venture between Dr. K K Birla’s Zuari Group and Morocco's OCP Group. Following its IPO in May 2022, PPL transitioned into a private company, with GoI selling its residual 19.55% stake, and ZMPPL becoming the majority owner with 56.08 % stake.
Vision
To be the one-stop solution for the farm economy.
Mission
To create value for farmers and stakeholders by providing integrated agri-solutions to all farm needs.
Our Core Values
Awards and Recognitions
Paradeep Phosphates Limited has won several prestigious awards and accolades in the areas of sustainability, corporate excellence, and leadership. It has also been recognised for its exemplary leadership in the chemicals and fertilizer sector in the country.
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29
Apr
PPL bags Free Press Journal’s Best Annual Report for FY 2023
22
Dec
PPL conferred with Kalinga Safety Excellence Award (PLATINUM) in Chemical & Fertiliser Category.
19
Dec
PPL conferred with this prestigious BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY-ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARD
19
Dec
PPL wins the Best Performing Phosphoric Acid Plant and Best Environment Management in NPK Plant.
19
Jun
PPL wins the prestigious “Kalinga Environment Excellence Award - 2022" as 5 Star category for the outstanding achievement in Environment protection
28
Feb
PPL conferred with prestigious ASSOCHAM HR & IR Leadership Award
23
Feb
PPL conferred with prestigious Greentech Foundation EHS Award
21
Feb
PPL conferred with prestigious Golden Peacock Award for CSR for 2022
20
Feb
Paradeep Phosphates Limited received prestigious FAI Award for Best Performing Phosphoric Acid Plant for 2022
14
Feb
National Level Kalinga Safety Excellence Platinum Award-2022 from IQEMS
08
Feb
Mr. Ranjit Singh Chugh, Chief Operating Officer, was awarded as one among top 10 CEO -2021 by CEO Insight – July 2021
08
Feb
First position for ‘HR Best Practices – Union Management Relationship’ by NHRD 2019
08
Feb
‘Smart Exporter-Gypsum’ Award at the Smart Logistics Awards 2019
08
Feb
FAI Award for the best production performance of an operating Phosphoric acid plant for the year 2018-2019 by the fertiliser Association of India
08
Feb
Brands of Odisha: Pride of India award at the Sambad Corporate Excellence Awards, 2020 by Eastern Media Limited
08
Feb
Mr. Ranjit Singh Chugh, Chief Operating Officer, was awarded the ‘Best COO’ award by the Government of Odisha – Jan 2020
08
Feb
Greentech Foundation ‘Environment Award’ 2021 for effective environment management
06
Feb
Kalinga Environment Excellence Award 2020 under “Five Star” category in chemical & fertilizer sector in recognition of exemplary efforts in maintaining best environmental practices
01
Feb
19th Greentech Safety Award 2020 for outstanding achievement in category of industry sector safety excellence
27
Jan
Platinum award for Best Brand in Corporate Excellence (CSR Category) for the year 2019 - 2020
25
Jan
Kalinga Safety Award 2019 from the Government of Odisha
18
Jan
FAI Environmental Protection Award in the "NP/NPK Fertilizer Plants with Captive Acids" category for the year 2019-20 by the Fertiliser Association of India
10
Jan
ICONSWM Excellence Award 2019 at the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management towards Circular Economy
03
Jan
Significant contribution towards CSR and HR at the 2019 CSR-HR Colloquium by Odisha CSR Forum
Our Promoters
OCP Group, founded in 1920, with revenues of over USD 9 billion in 2023, is the world leader in plant nutrition solutions and phosphate-based fertilizers. Headquartered in Morocco and present on five continents, OCP Group has over 17,000 employees and works closely with more than 350 customers worldwide. 94.12% owned by the Moroccan government, OCP has exclusive access to 70% of the world’s known phosphate reserves, an essential nutrient for healthy crops and soils.
Producing phosphate rock, phosphoric acid and a wide range of phosphate-based fertilizers, OCP is focused on transforming soil health and farmers’ productivity to ensure global food security while simultaneously combating climate change.
OCP recently launched a green investment strategy, dedicating USD13 billion to achieving its goals of using 100% non-conventional water in 2024, 100% clean energy by 2027 and full carbon neutrality by 2040 (Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and Scope 3 by 2040), while also expanding its production of green fertilizers.
Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd. was founded in 1967 by eminent Indian industrialist, Late Dr. K. K. Birla and has been a leading player in the Indian fertilizer space ever since. Today, it is the holding company of several other companies in the related space, including Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (MCFL) and Zuari FarmHub Ltd (ZFHL).
MCFL is a leading fertilizer producer and supplier to the Southern states of the country, offering both urea and phosphatic fertilizers. ZFHL (a 100% subsidiary of ZACL) is deeply involved in the non-bulk space and deals with specialty nutrients, crop protection, and seeds. Zuari FarmHub also has a network of company-owned and company-operated retail stores called Jai Kisaan Junctions that sell agri-inputs and other farm solution products directly to end consumers. Today, Zuari Agro Chemicals is the flagship company of the Adventz Group, led by Chairman Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar.
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