NAGAFERT - Nagarjuna Fert.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NAGAFERT) reported zero revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, as the company is no longer a 'going concern' following the sale of its assets by secured creditors. The company posted a net loss of ₹574.77 lakhs for the quarter, with current liabilities exceeding current assets by ₹87,773.06 lakhs. Management is currently focused on pursuing subsidy claims and navigating massive legal disputes totaling approximately ₹1,209.43 crore, including significant arbitration awards and water cess claims. The financial results have been prepared on a 'not a going concern' basis since June 2024.
- Revenue from operations dropped to zero in Q3 FY26 from ₹872.01 crore in the year-ago period.
- Net loss for the quarter stood at ₹574.77 lakhs, while the nine-month loss reached ₹1,702.92 lakhs.
- Current liabilities exceed current assets by a substantial ₹877.73 crore as of December 31, 2025.
- Total contingent liabilities and disputed claims are estimated at ₹1,209.43 crore, including a ₹566.51 crore water cess dispute.
- The company has no remaining production assets or revenue-generating business after the SARFAESI-led sale of core assets.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers reported zero revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, as the company has discontinued business operations and is no longer a 'going concern'. The company posted a net loss of ₹5.75 crore for the quarter, with total income of ₹8.63 crore primarily consisting of subsidy escalations from previous years. Financial distress is severe, with current liabilities exceeding current assets by ₹877.73 crore and total disputed contingent liabilities reaching approximately ₹1,209.43 crore. The company's core assets have already been sold by secured creditors under SARFAESI to recover dues.
- Revenue from operations was nil for Q3 FY26 following the discontinuation of operations since June 2024.
- Net loss for the quarter stood at ₹5.75 crore, widening from a loss of ₹2.63 crore in the year-ago period.
- Current liabilities exceed current assets by ₹87,773.06 lakhs (approx. ₹878 crore) as of December 31, 2025.
- Total contingent liabilities and disputed claims, including water cess and arbitration awards, amount to roughly ₹1,209.43 crore.
- Financial statements are prepared on a 'not a going concern' basis as all core and non-core assets have been sold.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited has appointed Ms. Lalitha Raghuram as a Non-Executive Director and Ms. Shilpi Varshney as an Independent Director, effective February 14, 2026. Ms. Raghuram brings a background in social work and strategic planning, while Ms. Varshney offers over 28 years of experience in rural development and agriculture-linked economies. These appointments are aimed at strengthening the board's oversight of CSR, rural sustainability, and human capital. Both directors have confirmed they are not debarred by SEBI from holding office.
- Ms. Lalitha Raghuram appointed as Non-Executive Director effective February 14, 2026.
- Ms. Shilpi Varshney appointed as Independent Director with 28 years of experience in social impact and skill development.
- Ms. Varshney's expertise includes World Bank-funded projects and agriculture-linked rural economies.
- The appointments were approved during the Board of Directors meeting which concluded at 12:00 Noon.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Lalitha Raghuram as a Non-Executive Director and Ms. Shilpi Varshney as an Independent Director, effective February 14, 2026. Ms. Raghuram brings a background in social work and commerce, having served as Country Director for the Mohan Foundation. Ms. Varshney contributes over 28 years of experience in skill development and rural economies, particularly in agriculture-linked programs. These appointments are intended to enhance board oversight in areas of CSR, rural sustainability, and human capital.
- Ms. Lalitha Raghuram (DIN: 07161344) appointed as Non-Executive Director effective February 14, 2026
- Ms. Shilpi Varshney (DIN: 11513295) appointed as Independent Director effective February 14, 2026
- Ms. Varshney brings over 28 years of leadership experience in social impact and skill development
- Both directors have affirmed they are not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NAGAFERT) has announced that Mr. K Vijaya Gopala Raju has requested to step down from his position as Executive Director - Operations. The communication was received on February 07, 2026, with the executive citing personal reasons for his departure. The company will relieve him in accordance with internal policies and will provide further disclosures under SEBI regulations upon the effective date of his exit. This transition in the operations leadership is a key development for the company's manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Mr. K Vijaya Gopala Raju resigned from the post of Executive Director - Operations on February 07, 2026.
- The resignation is attributed to personal reasons according to the company filing.
- The company will follow internal policies for the relieving process of the outgoing director.
- Further SEBI (LODR) disclosures are expected once the final relieving date is determined.
- The announcement was officially filed with the exchanges on February 09, 2026.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) has clarified that it is not involved in the reported ₹13,000-crore green ammonia project in Kakinada. The company stated that its core assets were sold in July 2024 to settle debts of ₹3,858 crore with ACRE for a total recovery of ₹1,885 crore. NFCL's financials are currently prepared on a 'not a going concern' basis as it has no active core operations. The company is now primarily focused on recovering government subsidies and settling remaining dues, while the new project belongs to the current asset owners.
- NFCL confirms it has no connection to the ₹13,000-crore green ammonia unit being developed in Kakinada.
- Company core assets were sold for ₹1,885 crore to settle a total debt of ₹3,858 crore with ACRE.
- Financial statements are currently drawn on a 'not a going concern' basis following the asset sale.
- The company has no outstanding term loans or working capital debt as of July 2024.
- Current activities are limited to recovering government subsidies and exploring temporary urea production arrangements.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) has clarified that following the sale of its core and non-core assets for ₹1,885 crores by ACRE, the company is no longer a "going concern." The sale proceeds were used to settle a total debt of ₹3,858 crores, leading to a "No Due Certificate" and the discharge of all liabilities. Currently, the company has no outstanding term loans or working capital debt but lacks operational assets and has seen a majority of its staff depart. The company is now focused on recovering government subsidies and exploring a potential urea production arrangement with AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited.
- Assets sold for ₹1,885 crores (₹1,685 cr core, ₹200 cr non-core) to settle ₹3,858 crores debt claimed by ACRE.
- Company financials are now prepared on a "not a going concern" basis following the disposal of urea and MI facilities.
- Received a "No Due Certificate" on July 11, 2024, confirming the release of all security, personal guarantees, and promoter share pledges.
- Exploring a potential urea production arrangement with the Government and AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited.
- Current focus is limited to recovering subsidy and energy reimbursement claims to settle remaining legal dues.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, all securities received for dematerialization were processed within the mandated 15-day timeframe. The company's in-house share transfer agent verified that physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled, and the depositories' names were updated in the register of members. This is a standard administrative filing required by all listed entities.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Dematerialization requests were confirmed or rejected within the 15-day regulatory limit.
- Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification.
- The filing covers listings on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Limited.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited has announced the closure of its trading window effective January 1, 2026. This move is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the announcement of financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The trading window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are declared to the public. This is a standard regulatory procedure for listed companies in India.
- Trading window closure starts from January 01, 2026.
- Closure is in anticipation of the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of the quarterly results.
- Compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and Company's Code of Conduct.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NAGAFERT) has designated Mr. Kakarlapudi Vijaya Gopala Raju, Executive Director - Operations, to take charge of the company's operations effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Raju is a company veteran who previously served at NFCL for 28 years between June 1987 and December 2015. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur and a B.Sc. in Agriculture. His extensive background in agri-input sales, marketing, and P&L management is expected to provide stability to the company's operational framework.
- Mr. K Vijaya Gopala Raju to lead operations starting January 1, 2026
- Previously served at NFCL for 28 years from June 1987 to December 2015
- Educational background includes XLRI Jamshedpur (2010-2011) and B.Sc. Agriculture (1980-1984)
- Expertise includes agri-input sales, risk management, and profit & loss oversight
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) has announced that Mr. R M Deshpande, the Senior Executive Director of Operations, will conclude his tenure on December 31, 2025. While he had initially submitted his resignation on November 10, 2025, citing medical and health reasons, he agreed to continue until the end of his fixed-term employment. This transition marks a change in the senior leadership overseeing the company's core operations. The company has complied with SEBI Regulation 30 in making this disclosure.
- Mr. R M Deshpande to cease being Sr. Executive Director - Operations effective December 31, 2025.
- The exit follows the completion of his Fixed Term Employment contract.
- Resignation was originally tendered on November 10, 2025, due to health-related concerns.
- The executive agreed to serve the remainder of his term to ensure operational continuity.
Ambika Mercantile Private Limited (AMPL) has completely exited its 49.51% stake in Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, amounting to 29,60,72,140 equity shares. Consequently, AMPL has withdrawn its nominated directors, leading to the immediate resignation of Mr. K Rahul Raju as Managing Director and Mr. Uday Shankar Jha as Chairman effective December 26, 2025. The stake sale was conducted through open market transactions and block deals during FY 2024-25. This marks a total exit of a major promoter and a significant leadership vacuum at the top level of the company.
- Promoter AMPL exited its entire 49.51% stake consisting of 29,60,72,140 equity shares
- Managing Director K Rahul Raju and Chairman Uday Shankar Jha have resigned effective Dec 26, 2025
- AMPL has officially ceased to be a shareholder and promoter of the company
- The exit was executed via open market transactions and block deals during the 2024-25 financial year
Ambika Mercantile Private Limited (AMPL), a major promoter, has exited its entire 49.51% stake in Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL) through open market and block deals. Consequently, AMPL has withdrawn its nominated directors, resulting in the immediate cessation of Mr. K Rahul Raju as Managing Director and Mr. Uday Shankar Jha as Chairman effective December 26, 2025. This marks a complete overhaul of the company's top leadership and promoter structure following the sale of 29,60,72,140 equity shares.
- Promoter AMPL exited its entire stake of 29,60,72,140 equity shares, representing 49.51% of the company
- Mr. K Rahul Raju has stepped down as the Managing Director effective December 26, 2025
- Mr. Uday Shankar Jha has ceased to be the Chairman of the Board effective December 26, 2025
- The stake sale was completed during FY 2024-25 via open market transactions and block deals
Ambika Mercantile Private Limited (AMPL), a major promoter of Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NFCL), has exited its entire investment of 29,60,72,140 equity shares, representing a 49.51% stake in the company. Following this exit, AMPL has withdrawn its nominated directors from the board. Consequently, Mr. K Rahul Raju (Managing Director) and Mr. Uday Shankar Jha (Chairman) have ceased to be members of the Board effective December 26, 2025. This marks a significant shift in the company's leadership and ownership structure.
- Promoter AMPL exited its entire 49.51% stake consisting of 29,60,72,140 equity shares.
- Managing Director Mr. K Rahul Raju has stepped down effective December 26, 2025.
- Chairman Mr. Uday Shankar Jha has stepped down effective December 26, 2025.
- The exits follow the withdrawal of nominations by AMPL after its total divestment via open market and block deals.
The Telangana High Court has issued an interim order directing the provisional attachment of all bank accounts of Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (NAGAFERT) for any amount exceeding Rs. 7 crores. This action arises from a long-standing arbitration dispute with M/s. Tecnimont S.p.A. The company has expressed that this attachment severely hampers its daily operations and its ability to fund legal remedies. NAGAFERT is currently preparing an appeal against this order, claiming it is erroneous and fails to consider existing challenges to the case's maintainability.
- Telangana High Court ordered provisional attachment of all bank accounts for balances over Rs. 7 crores.
- The order stems from execution proceedings (EXEP No. 1 of 2018) filed by M/s. Tecnimont S.p.A.
- Management states the order severely impacts operations and renders the company 'handicapped'.
- Company is filing an appeal against the interim order dated December 10, 2025.
- The dispute involves ongoing arbitration matters under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was INR 0 Cr, representing a 100% decline as operations were discontinued. In the previous year (FY 2024-25), manufactured Urea sales volume dropped 83.4% from 13.102 LMT to 2.173 LMT due to the sale of core assets.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents as operations have been discontinued since June 2024.
Profitability Margins
The company reported a Profit After Tax of INR 2,424.87 Cr for FY 2024-25, compared to a loss of INR 1,283.89 Cr in the previous year. This profit is primarily due to exceptional items including asset sales and debt remission rather than operational efficiency. Net margin is not meaningful due to zero operational revenue in the current period.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit before working capital changes was negative INR 396.03 Cr for FY 2024-25. For the half-year ended September 30, 2025, the operating loss was INR 8.41 Cr, reflecting the lack of revenue-generating activities.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure was minimal at INR 0.02 Cr (INR 2.26 Lakhs) in FY 2024-25, down 97.8% from INR 1.04 Cr in the prior year, as the company focused on asset liquidation rather than expansion.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company benefited from a 'Remission in Borrowings' of INR 1,340.06 Cr in FY 2024-25 following debt settlements. Finance costs decreased by 87.2% from INR 479.12 Cr to INR 61.33 Cr YoY due to the settlement of debt with lenders.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Natural Gas and other inputs for Urea production (historically), but currently 0% of costs as manufacturing has ceased.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 0 MTPA for Urea and Micro Irrigation as all core and non-core assets were sold to A M Green Ammonia India Private Limited on May 31, 2024.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs were INR 0 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, due to the total discontinuation of manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization dropped to 0% following the asset sale in June 2024. Production in FY 2024-25 was only 2.173 LMT before the shutdown.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs have effectively ceased along with the discontinuation of the Urea sales business.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
0%
Growth Strategy
The company is currently in a transition phase, having sold its core Urea and Micro Irrigation businesses. The strategy involves exploring entirely new business opportunities to utilize the remaining corporate shell, as there are no remaining revenue-generating assets.
Products & Services
Historically Urea and Micro Irrigation Equipments; currently none.
Brand Portfolio
Nagarjuna Fertilizers (Brand value associated with Urea, though business is sold).
New Products/Services
No new products launched; company is in the 'exploring' phase for new opportunities.
Market Expansion
No active market expansion; the company has exited its primary fertilizer markets.
Market Share & Ranking
The company has exited the Urea market, losing its previous market share entirely.
Strategic Alliances
The company's assets were sold by ACRE (Asset Care & Reconstruction Enterprise) under the SARFAESI Act to A M Green Ammonia India Private Limited.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The fertilizer industry is moving toward green ammonia (as seen by the buyer of NAGAFERT's assets), but NAGAFERT itself is no longer an active participant in this trend.
Competitive Landscape
The company is no longer a competitor in the fertilizer or micro-irrigation sectors.
Competitive Moat
The company has lost its primary moat (manufacturing infrastructure and distribution network) following the SARFAESI Act asset sale.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to government subsidy policies and energy claims, which are currently under consideration and impact the final settlement of liabilities.
Consumer Behavior
Not applicable as there is no consumer-facing business remaining.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations were governed by the Fertilizer Control Order and subsidy regimes of the Government of India until discontinuation in June 2024.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company reported a current tax liability of INR 1.29 Cr as of March 31, 2025.
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed pending litigations in Note 32 of its financial statements. It also faces significant uncertainty regarding energy and other claims from the Government.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the 'Going Concern' status. Auditors have prepared accounts on a 'not a going concern' basis because there are no remaining fixed assets or revenue-generating businesses.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on the outcome of government claims and the successful identification of new business ventures by the board.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The manufacturing technology was sold; the remaining entity faces the risk of becoming a defunct shell if new opportunities are not found.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables decreased by INR 201.44 Cr in FY 2024-25 as the company collected outstanding dues during the liquidation process.