Pipeline Snapshot: Six New Projects Added in 90 Days
A contract awards round-up reported on 27 September 2026 highlighted Rs 5,467 crore of confirmed orders across defence, EPC and energy storage sectors, signalling continued capital deployment in India's industrial project landscape. Against that backdrop, Projects India tracks 550 fertiliser and pesticide projects nationwide, with six added to the database in the last 90 days. The sub-sector spans new greenfield plants, capacity expansions and specialty chemical units at various stages of development.
The stage breakdown shows 196 projects currently under approvals — the largest single cohort — followed by 86 at construction started, 43 with approvals received and 41 in planning. A further 96 are recorded as completed, while 53 remain on hold.
Largest Active Projects by Value
The highest-value project currently tracked is a new fertilizer plant at Namrup, Assam, promoted by Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited, valued at Rs 10,600 crore and recorded as construction started. In Rajasthan, Hindustan Zinc Limited is pursuing a Phase II ammonium fluoride unit at Billiya, Chittaurgarh, with one record showing a value of Rs 1,700 crore, at the under approvals stage.
In Gujarat's Bharuch district, Tagros Chemicals India Limited is expanding its pesticide technicals and intermediates unit at Dahej at a recorded cost of Rs 378.41 crore, also under approvals. Nearby, Matangi Industries LLP is planning a pesticide expansion at Dahej valued at Rs 280 crore, likewise under approvals.
| Project | Promoter | Location | Value (Rs crore) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilizer Plant — New | Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited | Namrup, Assam | 10,600 | Construction Started |
| Ammonium Fluoride Unit — Phase II | Hindustan Zinc Limited | Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan | 1,700 | Under Approvals |
| Nano Fertilizers Complex Mfg Unit | Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Deoghar, Jharkhand | 450 | Construction Started |
| Pesticide Technicals & Intermediates Unit — Expansion | Tagros Chemicals India Limited | Bharuch, Gujarat | 378.41 | Under Approvals |
| Specialty Chemical & Pesticide Intermediate Mfg Unit — Expansion | Benzo Chem Industries Private Limited | Bharuch, Gujarat | 225 | Construction Started |
| Nano Fertilizer Production & Bottling Unit — Expansion | Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited | Kochi, Kerala | 250 | Planning |
| Pesticide Project — Expansion | Matangi Industries LLP | Dahej, Gujarat | 280 | Under Approvals |
| Pesticide Products & Specialty Chemicals Mfg | Shree Ganesh Remedies Limited | Bharuch, Gujarat | 55 | Construction Started |
| Synthetic Resin Mfg Unit | Century Plyboards India Limited | Hoshiarpur, Punjab | 12 | Planning |
Geography: Gujarat Dominates, Four States Account for Half the Pipeline
Gujarat holds the largest share of tracked fertiliser and pesticide projects with 180, reflecting the state's established chemical manufacturing clusters at Dahej and Bharuch. Maharashtra follows with 84 projects, Rajasthan with 50 and Uttar Pradesh with 36. Andhra Pradesh accounts for 28 and Madhya Pradesh for 23. Together these six states represent the core of the sub-sector's active pipeline.
The concentration of projects in Gujarat's Bharuch district is particularly evident in recently added records: Tagros Chemicals, Matangi Industries, Benzo Chem Industries and Shree Ganesh Remedies all have active projects within the same industrial geography. Suppliers and service providers already operating in that corridor face a higher density of near-term opportunities than in most other locations.
Assam enters the pipeline with one of the highest-value single projects, while Jharkhand, Kerala and Rajasthan each contribute at least one project currently in construction or planning. This broader distribution suggests demand for plant and equipment is not confined to the traditional western-India chemical belt. Readers can review the full industrial projects sector overview for context across adjacent sub-sectors.
Nano Fertilizers: An Emerging Project Category
Two separate nano fertilizer projects appear in recently tracked records. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited is building a nano fertilizers complex manufacturing unit at Jasidih Industrial Area, Deoghar, Jharkhand, valued at Rs 450 crore, with construction started. Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited is planning a nano fertilizer production and bottling unit expansion in Kochi, Kerala, at Rs 250 crore, currently at the planning stage.
The emergence of this category alongside conventional fertilizer and pesticide manufacturing reflects a broadening of the project types being initiated in the sub-sector. For context on adjacent investment activity, Projects India has also reported on IPL Biologicals opening a Rs 200 crore biofertiliser plant in Vadodara and on eight new urea plants that may receive government approval, with Rs 80,000 crore at stake.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
With 196 projects under approvals and 43 with approvals received, a combined 239 projects are approaching or have just cleared the regulatory gateway — the typical point at which procurement enquiries for equipment, construction services and engineering begin to accelerate. Suppliers targeting early engagement should prioritise this cohort.
The 86 projects recorded at construction started represent active site work and near-term material and services demand. Gujarat, with 180 tracked projects, offers the highest density of opportunity, but Assam's Rs 10,600 crore Namrup plant and Jharkhand's Rs 450 crore nano fertilizer complex indicate that contractors with the capacity to mobilise in eastern India should also be monitoring those states.
The 53 projects on hold warrant periodic review, as regulatory changes or commodity price movements can return held projects to active status with limited public notice. A total pipeline of 550 projects across all stages means the sub-sector sustains a broad base of potential work. Suppliers can track live opportunities through the full tracked projects database.
Frequently asked questions
How many fertiliser and pesticide projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 550 fertiliser and pesticide projects across India. Six were added in the last 90 days. Gujarat leads by state with 180 projects, followed by Maharashtra with 84 and Rajasthan with 50.
What is the largest fertilizer plant project currently under construction in India?
The largest by recorded value currently at construction started stage is a new fertilizer plant at Namrup, Assam, promoted by Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited, valued at Rs 10,600 crore.
Which states have the most fertiliser and pesticide projects in India?
Gujarat leads with 180 tracked projects, followed by Maharashtra at 84, Rajasthan at 50, Uttar Pradesh at 36, Andhra Pradesh at 28 and Madhya Pradesh at 23, based on Projects India data.
How many fertiliser projects in India are under approvals or approaching construction?
Projects India records 196 fertiliser and pesticide projects under approvals and 43 with approvals received, placing a combined 239 projects at or near the regulatory gateway where procurement activity typically begins.
