IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani stated that the financial year 2025-26 has emerged as a milestone in the history of the Indian cooperative movement. IFFCO’s journey, which began in 1967 with just 57 cooperative societies, has today become a symbol of trust for over 36,000 societies and millions of farmers. Establishing itself as the second-largest cooperative institution globally is not merely an achievement, but a living testament to the power of India’s cooperative spirit. In this golden year, IFFCO achieved an all-time record pre-tax profit of over ₹4,106 crore.
IFFCO also set new benchmarks in production and sales. A record sale of 118.75 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizers, coupled with a nationwide supply of 119.68 lakh metric tonnes, stands as proof that the institution accords the highest priority to farmers’ needs. The rising sales of urea and DAP have further solidified IFFCO’s pivotal role in the agricultural sector.
In FY 2025-26, the popularity of nano-fertilizers witnessed rapid growth, with sales exceeding 30.1 lakh bottles. Products such as Nano Urea Plus, Nano DAP, Nano Zinc, Nano Copper, and ‘Dharamrut’ have emerged as highly effective, eco-friendly, and cost-efficient alternatives for farmers. Furthermore, Nano NPK Liquid (8-8-10) and Nano NPK Granular (20-10-10) have been notified under the Fertilizer Control Order—these are the first products of their kind in the world. They can be utilized through both foliar spraying and soil application, enhancing nutrient use efficiency and creating a positive environmental impact.
To expand the reach of nano technology, IFFCO inaugurated its fourth nano-fertilizer plant in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, bringing the total production capacity to approximately 950,000 bottles per day. Meanwhile, the Nano Innovation Centre in Coimbatore is emerging as a pivotal platform for research and technological development, with work underway on new technologies focused on the future of agriculture.
IFFCO remains equally committed to employee welfare. With this objective in mind—and under the leadership of Chairman Shri Dileep Sanghani—the organization implemented a guaranteed minimum wage of ₹20,000 per month for contract employees, effective November 1, 2025. This decision has directly benefited thousands of employees, incurring an additional expenditure of approximately ₹140 crore.
Today, IFFCO’s presence extends beyond India; it delivers services and products to over 40 countries. Efforts are also underway to establish a joint venture for nano-fertilizer production in Brazil, giving Indian nano technology a distinct identity on the global stage.
As a cooperative leader, it has always been my firm conviction that farmers’ prosperity forms the foundation of the nation’s prosperity. Inspired by this ethos—and despite global challenges—IFFCO ensured the uninterrupted availability of fertilizers for farmers. Creating alternative supply chains and timely stock management played a pivotal role in this achievement.
The path ahead is clear: Through nano technology, organic practices, and harmonizing fertilizers with modern agriculture—via IFFCO—we are united in our collective endeavor to realize Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat @ 2047” (Developed India @ 2047).
