History of PPL

Trace our journey of growth and expansion across four decades

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Milestones

Incorporated in 1981 as a joint venture between the Government of India and the Republic of Nauru, PPL has grown to become one of India’s leading players in the phosphatic fertilizers industry. Learn more about the key milestones that have shaped us into who we are today.

       
     

    1981

  • Incorporation of Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) as a joint venture between the Government of India and the Republic of Nauru at Paradeep, Odisha

    • 1986

  • Commissioning of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) plant (Phase I)

    • 1992

  • Commissioning of sulphuric acid plant, phosphoric acid plant and captive power plant (Phase II)

    • 1993

  • Republic of Nauru divested its stake in PPL, making it a public sector enterprise

    • 2002

  • Government of India disinvested 74% of its stake in PPL to Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited (ZMPPL) — a joint venture between Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited (ZACL) and OCP Group in Morocco

    • 2003

  • Rights issue entirely subscribed by ZMPPL, increasing its stake to 80.45% of the paid-up equity share capital

    • 2009

  • Obtained ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications

    • 2010

  • Obtained BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certification

    • 2018

  • Incorporation of our joint venture, Zuari Yoma Agri Solutions Limited

    • 2019

  • Obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO: 9001:2015, ISO: 14001:2015 and ISO: 45001:2018 certifications

    Obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO: 9001:2015, ISO: 14001:2015 and ISO: 45001:2018 certifications

    • 2020

  • Obtained Product Steward Excellence Certificate under IFA Protect and Sustain Product Stewardship Programme

    Obtained Product Steward Excellence Certificate under IFA Protect and Sustain Product Stewardship Programme

    • 2021

  • Obtained ISO: 50001:2018 certification

    Obtained ISO: 50001:2018 certification

    • May 2022

  • Listed on the Indian Stock Exchanges on 27th May after Government of India exited the company

    Listed on the Indian Stock Exchanges on 27th May after Government of India exited the company

    • June 2022

  • Acquired the Goa fertilizer facility of Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited for USD 280 million

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