History of RCF Ltd

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) was established on March 6, 1978, as a result of the reorganisation of the Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCI) into five new companies. The other four companies were Fertilizer Corporation of India (FCI), Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited (HFC), Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL) and National Fertilizers Limited (NFL). With approximately 75% of its equity held by the Government of India, the company operates under a government-backed framework and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. RCF is a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and chemicals in India. The company produces a wide range of products, including urea, complex fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and speciality fertilizers. RCF's products are sold through a network of over 10,000 distributors and retailers across India. RCF has a strong track record of profitability and growth. The company has grown rapidly in recent years and has become one of the largest fertilizer and chemical companies in India. RCF began commercial production in 1980 with the commissioning of its Trombay plant in Mumbai. The company's Thal plant in Maharashtra was commissioned in 1985. In 2012, the company commissioned a new urea plant at its Thal complex. The new plant increased RCF's urea production capacity by 50%. RCF has also actively contributed to India's 2030 goals of ecologically sustainable growth through its foray into solar power generation. With an aggregate capacity of 4.01 MWp, RCF generates over 5000 MWh of green power annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by replacing conventional power sources. One of RCF's significant milestones was achieved in August 2023 when it was conferred with the prestigious "Navratna" status, signifying its exceptional performance and contributions to the nation's growth.

Business Segments

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) has two main business segments:

• Fertilizer Products: RCF manufactures a wide range of fertilizer products, including urea, complex fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, micro-nutrients, and water-soluble fertilizers. RCF's fertilizer products are used by farmers to improve the productivity of their crops. RCF's fertilizer products are sold under the brand names "Ujjwala" (urea) and "Suphala" (complex fertilizers). RCF's fertilizer products are known for their high quality and are popular with farmers across India.
• Industrial Chemicals: RCF also manufactures a wide range of industrial chemicals, including ammonia, methanol, methylamine, ammonium nitrate, ammonium bicarbonate, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, dimethyl formamide, dimethyl acetamide, formic acid, and argon. RCF's industrial chemicals are used by a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, solvents, leather, and textiles. RCF's industrial chemicals are sold under a variety of brand names, including "RCF Methanol", "RCF Ammonia", and "RCF Sulfuric Acid". RCF's industrial chemicals are known for their high quality and are popular with industries across India.

Subsidiaries of RCF Limited: 

• Rajasthan Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd (RRFC)

RRFC was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The company's fertilizer plant in Salasar, Rajasthan, was commissioned in 2004. RRFC's fertilizer plant has a production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes of urea and 27.57 LMT of fertilizers per annum.

• RCF HM Construction Solutions Pvt Ltd (RCF HMCS)

RCF HMCS was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. RCF HMCS provides a wide range of construction services, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. RCF HMCS has a team of experienced and qualified engineers and technicians.

Key Personnel 

• S.C. Mudgerikar, Chairman and Managing Director

S.C. Mudgerikar assumed the position of Chairman and Managing Director at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) on October 1, 2019. He has received training from globally renowned institutions, including INSEAD, ICLIF, Syracuse University, and more. His ethical and scientific approach has led to significant improvements in RCF's performance. Before RCF, he managed a major rail network as an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) Officer. His career has also involved board roles in crucial organisations and contributions to policy formulation in fertilizers, logistics, and information technology.

Financial Performance 

1.  The revenue from operations for the fiscal year 2022-23 stood at ₹21,451.54 crore, about an 80% increase from the year ending March 31, 2022.
2. Profit for the year increased from ₹702.39 in FY 2022 to ₹966.31 in FY 2023.
3. The earnings per share (EPS) increased to ₹17.52 per share in FY 2023, a more than 30% increase from FY 2022.
4. Though, the company had a massive profit in the year 2023, most of the proceeds were used for financing activities, amounting to - ₹1,559.91 crore.