The fertilizer sector in the special trading session on Budget 2025 saw a significant rally after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of a new urea plant in Assam. The move, part of the Union Budget 2025-2026, made a rally in the stock prices of the fertilisers and urea stocks.
Fertilizer stocks on the rise
Shares of various fertilizer companies saw an uptick following the government’s announcement of a new urea plant in Assam.
Madras Fertilizers saw a rise of 4.01%, Paradeep Phosphates gained 4.08%, and FACT surged by 3.66%. National Fertilizers also saw a notable increase of 3.31%, while Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) recorded a gain of 1.59%.
Other companies like Mangalore Chemicals, Southern Petrochemical Industries, and Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers saw a steady growth, with increases ranging from 1% to 1.6%.
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