Fertilizers Stocks

Fertilisers sector stocks represent companies that manufacture, sell and distribute fertilisers and other agricultural nutrients. They produce a number of fertilisers, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium-based products. These stocks are influenced by agricultural output, crop prices and government policies on subsidies. Raw material availability, like natural gas and phosphate rock, and overall demand for fertilisers in the market also impact the rise and fall of fertiliser stocks.

The sectoral stocks could be prone to risk due to several factors like low pricing power, export policies, high capital investment and overall market conditions.

You can invest in fertiliser stocks directly by opening an account through online platforms like Upstox. You can register and complete the e-KYC process for opening a trading account through the Upstox app.

Apart from stocks, you can explore the mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the sector. It is advisable to research the financial health and growth potential of companies in the sector before picking the stocks.

Investing in fertiliser stocks entails risks, mainly owing to over-reliance on government policies, dependence on the agriculture industry, burden of subsidy, infrastructural bottlenecks and general market circumstances.

Individuals who are interested in agriculture, global food production or diversification may consider investing in fertiliser stocks. These equities offer diversity because of their limited correlated areas. Moderate risk-takers capable of withstanding seasonal shifts and government regulations can consider pumping in their money in fertiliser stocks.

Investing in fertiliser companies may provide a great opportunity for diversification and long-term growth due to the sector's stability and governmental backing. The growing demand for fertilisers is another positive aspect. India has one of the largest agricultural sectors and fertiliser demand is increasing as farmers try to enhance crop yields.

Largest Fertilizers sector company is COROMANDEL INTERNTL. LTD with a market capitalization of ₹70403.36.

Today's Top gainers in Fertilizers sector are:

NAGARJUN FERT AND CHE LTD (2.92%)

KHAITAN CHEM & FERT LTD (2.42%)

AGRO PHOS INDIA LIMITED (2.16%)

INDIAN PHOSPHATE LIMITED (1.97%)

MADHYA BHARAT AGRO P. LTD (1.76%)

Today's Top losers in Fertilizers sector are:

ARIES AGRO LTD. (-4.73%)

SPIC LTD (-1.94%)

COROMANDEL INTERNTL. LTD (-1.02%)

MANG.CHEM.FERT.LTD (-0.30%)

RAMA PHOSPHATES LIMITED (-0.27%)