Chambal Fertilisers Share Price Hits 52-Week High; Up Over 17% on YTD Basis

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited (CFCL), established in 1985 by Zuari Industries Limited, is a key player in India’s fertiliser industry. The company operates three urea manufacturing units in Gadepan (Kota, Rajasthan), with a total installed capacity of around 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA). These units use natural gas as feedstock, supplied through the Hazira-Vijaypur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) gas pipeline by GAIL.

Beyond urea production, CFCL engages in trading various agricultural inputs, including complex fertilisers (DAP, MOP, SSP), pesticides, and seeds. In 2013, the company further expanded its portfolio by commissioning an SSP plant at Gadepan with a capacity of 0.2 MMTPA.

Share Price Performance

On March 6, 2025, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals share price reached a fresh 52-week high of ₹588.80 on the NSE. As of 11:40 AM, the stock was trading up by 1.51%.

Year-to-Date (YTD) Performance: The stock has gained 17.4% so far in 2025.

Financial Performance in Q3FY25

Chambal Fertilisers demonstrated steady growth in its financials during the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, on a standalone basis, the Company has achieved an EBITDA of ₹843 crore, as against ₹724 crore last year. This is a growth of about 16% YoY. A profit after tax of 505 crore, as against ₹404 crore last year, which is also a growth of 25%. 

For the 9 months, the Company achieved an EBITDA of ₹2,619 crore as against ₹2,199 crore last year, which is a growth of about 19%. And a PAT of ₹1,557 crore, as against 1,245 crore, showing a growth of 25% year-on-year. 

At the consolidated levels, also the Company has performed well during the quarter, registering a PAT of Rs. 534 crore, as against ₹459 crore last year, which is a growth of 16%. For the nine months, PAT reported ₹1,519 crore, as against ₹1,179 crore last year, which is showing a growth of 29%.

Operational Highlights

Chambal Fertilisers’ production and sales figures remained strong in Q3FY25:

• Urea Production: 9.18 lakh metric tonnes, in line with last year’s 9.19 lakh metric tonnes.
• Urea Sales: 9.88 lakh metric tonnes, up from 8.92 lakh metric tonnes in Q3FY24.
• Timely Subsidy Receipts: The company received ₹3,350 crore in subsidies during the quarter, ensuring smooth cash flow and operational efficiency.

Conclusion

Chambal Fertilisers’ robust financial performance, optimal capacity utilisation, and strong market presence have contributed to its rising share price. With steady growth in profitability and timely subsidy inflows, the company remains a significant player in India’s fertiliser sector.

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