National Fertilizers has appointed T.K. Batra as Executive Director effective September 1, 2026. The appointment coincides with the cessation of J. Ramesh from the same role following his superannuation on August 31, 2026.

The changes in senior management were disclosed pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ashok Jha, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure filed with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited.

Leadership Transition

J. Ramesh ceased to be Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) w.e.f. September 1, 2026, after attaining the age of superannuation on August 31, 2026. His departure marks the end of his tenure in the finance leadership role at the Navratna undertaking.

T.K. Batra, who was serving as Chief General Manager and Head of the Bathinda Unit since February 29, 2024, has been promoted to Executive Director. He will assume the designation of Executive Director (Bathinda Unit Head).

Profile of T.K. Batra

Tarun Kumar Batra brings over 38 years of experience in the fertilizer industry to the senior management team. A chemical engineer by training, he holds a B.E. from NIT Durgapur and an MBA in Finance.

He joined National Fertilizers Limited in 1988 as a Management Trainee. Throughout his career, he has held positions of increasing responsibility across the company’s Nangal, Vijaypur, and Bathinda units. His expertise spans ammonia-urea plant operations, commissioning, plant stabilization, maintenance, projects, energy optimization, and overall unit management.

Batra also served on deputation with Ramagundam Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, where he was associated with the stabilization of a newly commissioned fertilizer complex. He has been involved in several major plant revamp, energy-efficiency, and operational improvement initiatives during his tenure at National Fertilizers.

National Fertilizers Limited filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 on August 26, 2026. The standalone disclosure covers the company’s operations across five plants and outlines compliance with environmental, social, and governance parameters.

The report highlights a turnover of ₹21,230.67 crore and a net worth of ₹2,847.16 crore. It details the company’s adherence to regulatory frameworks including the Plastic Waste Management Rules and energy conservation targets under the Performance, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme.

Environmental Compliance and Energy

National Fertilizers reported total energy consumption of 9,22,33,656 units in FY26, down from 9,45,40,025 units in FY25. This reduction contributed to a decline in energy intensity per rupee of turnover from 0.000477 to 0.0004282. The company fulfilled its Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) obligations by procuring 80,128 certificates for FY24-25, with an annual financial impact estimated at ₹4–5 crore.

Greenhouse gas emissions also decreased. Total Scope 1 emissions fell to 24,13,387 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 29,12,642 in the prior year. Scope 2 emissions dropped to 15,148 from 17,904. The company maintains a Zero Liquid Discharge mechanism at all units, treating effluent for horticulture or de-ashing in coal-fired boilers.

Waste Management

Total waste generated rose slightly to 19,767 metric tonnes in FY26 compared to 19,118 in FY25. Plastic waste constituted the largest share at 15,610 metric tonnes. The company fulfilled its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for this volume through authorized agencies, recycling 40% and disposing of 60%. Hazardous waste disposal was managed via CPCB-authorized parties.

Workforce and Social Metrics

The entity employed 1,253 permanent employees and 1,359 permanent workers as of the end of FY26. Female representation stood at 8.30% among employees and 6.92% among workers. The overall turnover rate for permanent employees declined to 13.72% from 16.64% in FY25, while worker turnover fell to 11.11% from 14.88%.

What the Numbers Show

A notable divergence exists between revenue growth and waste generation. While turnover increased significantly to ₹21,230.67 crore, total waste intensity per rupee of turnover actually improved, falling from 0.966 to 0.918. This suggests enhanced operational efficiency in waste management relative to output scale during FY26.

Governance and CSR

No fines or penalties were paid to regulators or law enforcement agencies during the year. The company conducted 321 awareness programs for value chain partners, covering 1,289 dealers and 14,357 farmers. CSR initiatives focused on education and health, benefiting approximately 25,800 individuals across Delhi, Jharkhand, Panipat, Bathinda, and Bihar.