Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (BSE: 543530, NSE: PARADEEP) continues to solidify its position as a cornerstone of India’s agricultural sector, reporting robust financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9M FY26). Following the successful completion of the MCFL merger in October 2025, PPL has emerged as India’s second-largest private sector phosphatic fertilizer company, boasting a total capacity of 3.7 MMTPA.
Operational Scale and Market Leadership
PPL’s operational footprint spans the nation, with key manufacturing units in Paradeep (1.8 MMTPA), Goa (1.2 MMTPA), and Mangalore (0.7 MMTPA). This scale is supported by a massive distribution network comprising over 1,00,000 retailers and 6,800 dealers across 18 states, serving more than 12 million farmers. The company’s flagship brands, Jai Kisaan Navratna and Mangala, maintain strong equity and channel loyalty within the farming community.
Performance by Business Vertical and Segment Developments
The company has demonstrated a dynamic shift in its product mix to align with market demand:
• Fertilizer Segment: Total fertilizer sales volumes for 9M FY26 reached 3,365,727 MT, a 16.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase.
• NPK & DAP: While DAP sales saw a decline of 23.4% in the 9M period, growth was primarily driven by the N-20 segment, which surged 24.5% to 1,164,453 MT, and other NPK grades, which grew 34.9%.
• Urea: Sales remained steady with a 5.4% YoY increase to 673,231 MT in 9M FY26.
• Specialized Products: The company saw a massive 106.6% growth in TSP sales and a significant increase in SSP sales following the commissioning of the SAP-D train in September 2025.
Financial Trajectory: Year-Over-Year and Full-Year Growth Context
PPL’s financial performance for 9M FY26 reflects substantial top and bottom-line expansion:
• Total Income: Rose to Rs. 172,311 million, marking a 34.1% YoY increase.
• EBITDA: Grew 44.7% YoY to Rs. 18,166 million, with margins improving to 10.5%.
• Net Profit: Surged by 71.6% YoY to Rs. 8,407 million, reflecting enhanced operational efficiencies and realizations.
• Q3 FY26 Context: On a quarterly basis, Total Income was up 14.9% YoY to Rs. 57,797 million, though Net Profit for the quarter saw a 13.0% decline to Rs. 1,821 million compared to the previous year.
Core Growth Strategies and Strategic Expansion
PPL’s long-term strategy is built on backward integration and capacity expansion. The company is currently executing a plan to reach a 5.0 MMTPA granulation capacity by FY29. A critical component of this is achieving 100% backward integration in Phosphoric acid across all sites. Phase 1 of the Phosphoric Acid expansion at the Paradeep plant (from 0.5 to 0.7 MMTPA) is already underway to support the Goa and Mangalore units.
The MCFL merger serves as a major strategic milestone, diversifying the product basket with urea and nitrogenous fertilizers while expanding PPL’s footprint in South India, specifically Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Robust Capital Strength and Shareholder Value
The company’s expansion plans are underpinned by a disciplined funding strategy, utilizing a mix of internal accruals and external debt. Shareholder value is evidenced by a significant rise in Basic EPS, which climbed from 4.73 in 9M FY25 to 8.10 in 9M FY26.
Management Commentary and Regulatory Milestones
Managing Director and CEO Mr. N Suresh Krishnan highlighted that the growth was driven by an integrated business model, unique rock phosphate sourcing, and strong brand recognition. He noted that the MCFL merger integration is progressing well, promising enhanced supply chain efficiencies and product mix synergies. Regulatory milestones include the completion of the merger and the earmarking of Rs. 1.7 lakh crore for fertilizer subsidies in the 2026 Budget, which supports industry stability.