Fertilizer stocks surged by up to 9% following the government’s implementation of a Minimum Import Price (MIP) and restrictions on the import of soda ash.
Fertilizer stocks: The shares of several leading fertilizer and chemical companies have experienced a significant surge, with some rising by up to 9 percent, due to a sharp increase in soda ash prices in global markets.
Soda ash is a crucial raw material for industries such as glass manufacturing, detergents, and chemicals. The rise in soda ash prices benefits domestic producers, leading to improved revenue and profit margins.
Government Policy on Soda Ash Imports
The increase in soda ash prices is a result of a major policy change by the Indian government. In December 2024, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the implementation of a Minimum Import Price (MIP) for soda ash, set at Rs 20,108 per metric ton. This policy change aims to protect domestic soda ash producers from the impact of declining global prices and stabilize the local market, which had seen soda ash prices fall by over 30 percent year-on-year in 2024.
Emkay Global’s Report on Soda Ash Prices
According to Emkay Global’s latest report, soda ash prices may have reached their lowest point and are expected to begin recovering soon. The government’s decision to set a minimum import price (MIP) and restrict imports until July 1, 2025, with potential adjustments, is anticipated to support local soda ash producers and boost the chemical sector.
This policy change has already led to a rise in stock prices of chemical companies by up to 9 percent. Experts predict that the sector will continue to grow as soda ash prices recover, ultimately improving profits for chemical and fertilizer companies.
As the market adapts to these changes, the chemical sector is garnering significant attention, with investors closely monitoring how the new policies will impact the industry in the upcoming months.
Stocks Benefiting from the Policy Change
Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd (GHCL), with a market capitalization of Rs. 6,508.45 crores, has seen its shares increase by 9 percent,
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) has seen a significant increase in its share price, with a market capitalization of Rs. 7,756.37 crores. The shares are up by 9.35 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 212.70 per share compared to the previous closing price of Rs. 194.55 per share.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd has also experienced a rise in its share price, with a market capitalization of Rs. 9,102.89 crores. The shares are up by 5.75 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 173.80 per share compared to the previous closing price of Rs. 164.95 per share.
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has shown a strong performance as well, with a market capitalization of Rs. 58,754 crores. The shares are up by 9 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 991 per share compared to the previous closing price of Rs. 908 per share.
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