Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore

FACT (Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited) is a prominent Indian company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and petrochemicals. Its operations are structured around two main segments: Fertilizer and Petrochemical. The company's diverse product portfolio caters to both agricultural and industrial sectors, showcasing its significant role in India's economy.

Within the fertilizer segment, FACT offers a wide range of products to meet diverse agricultural needs. This includes complex fertilizers like ammonium phosphate and sulphate, and zincated factamfos; straight fertilizers such as ammonium sulphate; organic fertilizers under its FACT Organic and FACT Organic Plus brands; and bio-fertilizers (azospirillum, rhizobium, and phosphate solubilizing bacteria) marketed under the BIOFACT brand. They also produce and sell bagged gypsum under the FACT Gypsum brand. In addition to domestic production, FACT also imports fertilizers like muriate of potash to supplement its offerings and ensure supply stability. The company further enhances its agricultural support by providing various services directly to farmers.

FACT's petrochemical segment focuses on the production and sale of caprolactam, a crucial component in the manufacturing of nylon tyre cords, nylon filament yarns, and engineering plastics for industries such as textiles and automobiles. The company's production of caprolactam relies on several key raw materials including benzene, sulphur, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. Beyond caprolactam, FACT also generates and markets various by-products from its manufacturing processes, including anhydrous ammonia, cyclohexanone, soda ash, nitric acid, gypsum, sulphuric acid, and coloured-ammonium sulphate. These by-products demonstrate FACT's commitment to efficient resource utilization and waste minimization.

Complementing its core manufacturing and sales activities, FACT also engages in engineering consultancy and design services. Furthermore, the company undertakes fabrication and erection of industrial equipment, showcasing its expertise and capabilities beyond its primary product lines. This diversified approach allows FACT to further leverage its technical expertise and establish itself as a significant player in the Indian industrial landscape. Established in 1943 and headquartered in Kochi, India, FACT's long history reflects its enduring contribution to the nation's agricultural and industrial development.