KRIBHCO reported a pre-tax profit of Rs 824.68 crore for FY26, backed by strong operational efficiency in urea and ammonia production. The cooperative declared a 20% dividend for its member societies. Additionally, it is expanding into green energy, with new plants in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh slated to be operational by FY27 as it seeks to diversify beyond its core fertilizer business.
Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) has closed the 2025-26 fiscal year with a pre-tax profit of Rs 824.68 crore. Following this financial performance, the board of the fertilizer cooperative has approved a 20 per cent dividend payout for its member cooperative societies. The results were confirmed during the 46th Annual General Body Meeting held in New Delhi, chaired by V Sudhakar Chowdary.
The cooperative’s financial health during the year was supported by high operational efficiency in its production facilities. KRIBHCO reported manufacturing 21.34 lakh metric tonnes of urea and 12.39 lakh metric tonnes of ammonia. The data reflects strong capacity utilization rates, hitting 97.26 per cent for urea and 99.36 per cent for ammonia production. Maintaining such high output levels is vital for cooperatives in the fertilizer sector to manage input costs and meet supply requirements.
Subsidiaries also contributed to the overall performance. KRIBHCO Fertilizers Limited (KFL) showed strong operational metrics, with capacity utilization for urea and ammonia reaching 127.48 per cent and 133.16 per cent, respectively. KFL distributed a total dividend of Rs 14.40 crore. Additionally, KRIBHCO Agri Business Limited (KABL) recorded a turnover of Rs 1,919.35 crore. The revenue mix for this subsidiary was tilted toward domestic sales, which accounted for Rs 1,436.81 crore, while international exports contributed Rs 482.54 crore.
Looking ahead, the organization is focusing on business diversification through its subsidiary, KRIBHCO Green Energy Private Limited. The cooperative is currently developing two major green energy plants located in Hazira, Gujarat, and Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Management has indicated that these facilities are on track to achieve full operational capacity by the 2026-27 fiscal year. This expansion aligns with broader trends in the Indian fertilizer sector, where companies are increasingly moving toward green energy and biofuel production to reduce reliance on traditional chemical fertilizer business cycles.
For members and stakeholders, the key area to monitor will be the execution of these green energy projects. Timely commissioning of the plants in Hazira and Nellore will be essential for the cooperative to establish a new revenue stream and achieve its diversification goals, while ensuring that the current portfolio of urea, bio-fertilizers, and seeds continues to perform steadily.