Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation
DEEPAKFERT · Chemicals > Chemicals · Chairman: SC Mehta · MD: SC Mehta · Listing date: Feb. 8, 1995 · Employees: 1945 · Pune · http://www.dfpcl.com

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation (DFPCL) is among India’s leading producers of fertilisers and industrial chemicals. Set up in 1979 as an Ammonia manufacturer, DFPCL currently is a publicly listed, multi-product Indian conglomerate with a product portfolio spanning industrial chemicals, bulk and speciality fertilisers, farming diagnostics and solutions, technical ammonium nitrate and value-added real estate, which includes India’s 1st & largest revolutionary concept retail destination for Home Interiors & Design.

DFPCL currently is a name that spells quality and trust. It has established a prime position for itself over decades across Indian and global markets. Focused on growth, drawing synergies from its existing products and leveraging current strengths, DFPCL is augmenting its manufacturing capabilities to expand its product portfolio. DFPCL is directed towards shaping a successful growth trajectory in the dynamically changing world of business. It is building resilience to spearhead change through the swiftly transforming world economy.

DFPCL has developed a unique business model where synergies and diversities can be mutually inherent, allowing the Company to build its financial strength, generate free cash flow and invest in growth, both in India and globally.

Business area of the company

DFPCL is a diversified, multi-product organisation serving critical sectors of the Indian economy including mining, pharma &chemicals, infrastructure, and agriculture. The company operates across four strategic business verticals namely; Industrial Chemicals, Mining Chemicals, Crop Nutrition Business and Value-Added Real Estate. DFPCL is one of India’s leading producers of industrial chemicals, holding market leadership in both the solvent and acid segments. Iso Propyl Alcohol (IPA) and Nitric Acid (NA), are the primary contributors to the Chemicals Business. Other products in the portfolio include Ammonia, Liquid CO2, Propane, and Hydrogen. Operating across several Indian states and Union Territories and exporting to many countries, the company serves a strong network of channel partners and maintain relationships with direct customers.

Business Verticals

  • Industrial Chemicals: DFPCL is among India’s leading producers of industrial chemicals (IC) with established leadership in solvents and acids. Its IC business is closely aligned with India’s growth story and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat building reliable domestic capacities that reduce import dependence, strengthen supply-chain resilience, and power “Make in India.”
  • Technical Ammonium Nitrate: Deepak Mining Solutions (DMSL), a 100% subsidiary of DFPCL, specialises in manufacturing Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) and providing innovative and tailored solutions for complex excavation challenges. DMSL is dedicated to driving efficiency and sustainability in the mining and infrastructure industries. 
  • Crop Nutrition Products: The company is one of India’s leading manufacturers of NPK and specialty fertilizers. Under its flagship brand Mahadhan, it produces high-quality NPK, specialty, and water-soluble fertilizers. The brand offers a comprehensive portfolio of several products, including bulk fertilizers, specialty fertilizers, water soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, and secondary nutrients - catering to the complete crop nutrition needs of farmers.
  • Value Added Real Estate: Creaticity, Biggest Furniture Mall & Home Decor Store in Pune, is India’s first and largest destination for Home & Interiors and Food & Beverage. The promise of Creaticity which is ‘The Land of Furniture’, comprises a broader service approach. It entails offering complete design solutions and assisted online and offline shopping with access to many products.

Awards and recognitions

  • 2010: ICC Award: Excellence in Energy Conservation and Management Award
  • 2011: Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion 2010-11
  • 2011: Dun & Bradstreet Award
  • 2011: Dun & Bradstreet Rating 1
  • 2011: Fortune India 500
  • 2013: Felicitated by the Revenue Department
  • 2013: Best Achiever Award by Sterlite in Vendor Meet
  • 2013: Jubilant Lifesciences Recognition
  • 2013: ICC Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2014: CPO India Awards
  • 2014: Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership Awards
  • 2014: Greentech Silver Award
  • 2014: Greentech Gold Award
  • 2014: Safety Award
  • 2014: Gold Award for Best HR Practices
  • 2014: State Level Award
  • 2014: Maharashtra Safety Awards
  • 2015: Star Supply Partner
  • 2016: Dr Reddy’s Business Partner Excellence Award
  • 2016: The Golden Globe Tigers Award
  • 2017: Overall Winner & Best HR practices
  • 2017: Award for Purposeful Marketing
  • 2017: Best Corporate Foundation Award
  • 2017: Sandvik India Diversity Award
  • 2017: FICCI CSR Award
  • 2018: PRCI Corporate Collateral Awards
  • 2018: ICFA Award on Agribusiness Leadership
  • 2018: Pune’s Best Employer Brand Award
  • 2019: Safest Workplace Award
  • 2019: Certificate of Appreciation
  • 2019: Certificate for Meritorious Performance in Industrial Safety
  • 2019: Platinum Award
  • 2019: Best Employer Brand Award 2019
  • 2019: Top Organisation with Innovative HR Practices
  • 2019: Best Formulation - Innovation Award
  • 2019: Innovative Lab to Farm Model Award
  • 2020: Indian Achievers Award 2020 for Business Leadership won by Creaticity in recognition of notable achievement of championing home furniture retail during the pandemic time through the Home & Home + Conclave.
  • 2020: Chemicals & Petrochemicals Supply Chain Innovation Award in the Logistics Category, organised by NASSCOM and Alden, co-sponsored by the Singapore Institute of Material Management & Council for Supply Chain Management.
  • 2020: Overall Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain’ conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
  • 2020: Received from National Safety Council of India (NSCI) during ‘Safety Awards 2020Competition’for Manufacturing Sector Group B (Manufacturing Chemicals &Chemicals Products, Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals, Medicinal Chemical and Botanical products) by its JNPT plot.
  • 2021: Empowerment Ambassador Award
  • 2021: Women of Substance Award
  • 2021: DFPCL K1 plant at Taloja, received the ‘Asia CMO Manufacturing Excellence Award2021’ under Category of Best-in-Class Innovation Award in Manufacturing.
  • 2021: DFPCL received the Digital Technology Senate Award – 2021 organised by Indian Express Group.
  • 2021: DFPCL received the prestigious IDC Future Enterprise Awards, 2021 in Digital Transformation (DX) Best in Future of Customers and Consumers.
  • 2021: DFPCL’s Dahej unit has been declared winner of “Rotary Environment Excellence Award - Gold” - in large scale chemical sector for outstanding achievement in Environment Management.
  • 2021: DFPCL’s Dahej unit has been declared winner of Rotary Safety Excellence Award -Gold Award - in large scale chemical sector for outstanding achievement in Safety & Health Management.
  • 2022: Bureau of Indian Standards felicitated DFPCL for being ‘All India First Licensee for Iso Propyl Alcohol – Food Grade and Cosmetic Grade, as per IS11686 and IS 10301 respectively.
  • 2022:Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award 2022.
  • 2022: DFPCL received the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from National Safety Council of India in March 2023 for its Dahej plant under the NSCI Safety Award 2022(Manufacturing Sector – Group B)
  • 2022: National CSR Summit & Awards 2022
  • 2022: DFPCL received ‘Cyber Security Excellence Awards 2022’ in the category of ‘Best Zero Trust Security – Manufacturing, organised by Quantic India. The award was for the project ‘Zero Trust Application Access’ which has strengthened the Cyber security of the organisation.
  • 2022: Creaticity was chosen as a ‘Brand of the Year 2022’. 
  • 2023: DFPCL received the ‘Best Implementation of Connected Planning’ at the 7thDemand Planning & Forecasting Awards 2023’ organised by the Institute of Supply Chain Management.
  • 2023: DFPCL received the ‘Excellence in Procurement Award 2023’ at the 6th Edition of Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2023 organised by UBS Forum and IVALUA.
  • 2023: Most Preferred Workplace for 2023-24 by Marksmen Daily.
  • 2023: Gold Award at the 37th Annual Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts, Plot K-8, Taloja
  • 2023: Mahadhan AgriTech Limited (MAL) received RMAI Corporate Excellence Award – 2023 for outstanding contribution and path-breaking work inrural India.
  • 2023: Operational Excellence in Logistics at the Business World Supply Chain Competitiveness Awards 2023.
  • 2024:International Safety Award - 2024 from British Safety Council for demonstrating a strong commitment to Good Health & Safety Management for Plot K-8,Taloja.
  • 2024: Certificate of Appreciation from National Safety Council of India under the NSCI Safety Awards 2023 (Manufacturing Sector – Group B) for Plot K-7, Taloja.
  • 2024: Certificate of Appreciation from National Safety Council of India under the NSCI Safety Awards 2023 (Manufacturing Sector – Group B) for JNPT plot.
  • 2024: DFPCL received the Happy Companies to Work For Award at the World Happiness Congress & Awards.
  • 2024: Excellence in Procurement 2024 & Procurement Digital Transformation Award at Procurement Excellence Award 2024.
  • 2024: Deepak Mining Solutions Limited (DMSL) was honoured with the ‘Certificate of Merit’ at the Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2024and its K-7 and K-8 sites have been rated as “Sustainability Believers.
  • 2024: DFPCL received the ‘Best Procurement Transformation Award2024’ at the 12th Edition of the Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards2024.
  • 2024: DFPCL won an award for ‘Excellence in Sales & Operations Planning’ at the 9th Annual ISM - India Awards 2024.
  • 2024: DFPCL was honoured as the ‘Supply Chain Champion 2024’ in the Agri Business sector by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM)
  • 2024: DFPCL bagged recognition for “Outstanding Digital Transformation in Supply Chain' at the 16th ELSC Leadership Awards.
  • 2024: DFPCL received the ‘Supply Chain Innovation Award’ at the ISM – India Awards2024.
  • 2024: DFPCL & MAL’s K1 and K8 QC team received the Gold Award at the 38th Annual Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts CCQC – 2024 organised by the Quality Circle Forum of India, Mumbai Chapter.
  • 2025: DFPCL’s K1 Taloja site received EHS Leadership Award at the ‘12th Edition of Project Evaluation & Recognition Programme’ organised by Frost & Sullivan towards sustainable innovation.
  • 2025: K7 & K8 Taloja site received Certificate of Merit – Challenger Category at the ‘Sustainability 4.0 Award 2025’ organised by Frost & Sullivan towards sustainability excellence.
  • 2025: DFPCL’s K1 Taloja and Dahej QC team received the Gold Award at the 39th Annual Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC) – 2025 organised by the Quality Circle Forum of India, Mumbai Chapter.
  • 2025: DFPCL won the award for Best Practice in Supply Chain Integration (Croptek bag design innovation) and Best Transformation Program (Pragati) by Institute of Supply Management - India Awards 2025.
  • 2025: DFPCL was recognised as the ‘Most Preferred Workplace’ for women 2025-26 by Marksmen Daily.
  • 2026: DFPCL’s Dahej Project has been honoured with the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award2026, recognising its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of health, safety, and workplace excellence.
  • 2026: The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Government of Maharashtra, has awarded DFPCL a Certificate of Appreciation for support during a major fire emergency as a MARG member
  • 2026: Ishanya Foundation wins the 'Best Social Welfare Initiative of the Year –2026' award at the Global CSR & ESG Awards 2026.
  • 2026: Ishanya Foundation recognized with the Healthcare & Public Well-being Award under the CSR category at the AMA Pune Summit 2026.
  • 2026: Ishanya Foundation honoured with the Gold Award Winner recognition from Greentech 12th CSR India Awards 2026 for their Vocational Skills Development Project, Pune.