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{{short description|Public Sector Undertaking in India}}
{{more citations needed|date=July 2013}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2017}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited
| logo = Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Logo.svg
| caption =
| type = [[Public sector undertakings in India|Public Sector Undertaking]]
| traded_as = {{BSE|524230}} <br /> {{NSE|RCF}}
| industry = [[Agrochemical]]
| genre = 
| fate =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1978||}}
| founder =
| defunct = 
| location =
| location_city = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]
| location_country = India
| area_served =
| key_people = S. C. Mudgerikar <br>{{small|([[Chairperson]] & [[Managing director|MD]])}}
| products = {{Bulleted_list|[[Urea]]|[[Ammonia]]}}
| services =
| revenue = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|8413.83|c}} (2020-21) <ref name="Balance Sheet 2020">[https://www.rcfltd.com/public/storage/investers/1590750963.pdf "Balance Sheet 31.03.2020"].</ref>
| operating_income = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|516.17|c}} (2020-21)<ref name="Balance Sheet 2020"/>
| profit = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|373.11|c}} (2020-21)<ref name="Balance Sheet 2020"/>
| assets = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|7626.18|c}} (2020-21)<ref name="Balance Sheet 2020"/>
| equity = {{increase}}{{INRConvert|3338.47|c}} (2020-21)<ref name="Balance Sheet 2020"/>
| owner = [[Government of India]] (75.00%)
| num_employees = 2776 (June 2021)
| parent =
| divisions =
| subsid =
| footnotes =
| intl =
| homepage = {{URL|www.rcfltd.com}}
}}

'''Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF)''' is a [[Public sector undertakings in India|Public Sector Undertaking]] (PSU) in [[India]] under the [[Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (India)|Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers]] of the [[Government of India]], based in [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashtriya Chemicals And Fertilizers Pays Rs 167.16 Crore Dividend To Govt|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/rashtriya-chemicals-and-fertilizers-pays-rs-167-16-crore-dividend-to-govt-6535351.html|access-date=2021-03-17|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref> RCF is fourth largest producer of [[fertilizers]] in India.<ref name="rpt2018">{{cite web |title=Annual report for 2017–2018 |url=http://www.rcfltd.com/index.php/en/investor-relations/annual-reports/9101-annual-report-for-2017-18 |website=RCF Official website |publisher=RCF}}</ref>

==History==
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited, was established in 1978 consequent to the reorganisation of [[Fertilizer Corporation of India]]. RCF manufactures Urea and Complex fertilizers (NPK) along with a wide range of Industrial Chemicals. It is 4th largest Urea manufacturer in India after [[Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative|IFFCO]], [[National Fertilizers|NFL]] and [[Krishak Bharati Cooperative|KRIBHCO]].<ref>{{cite news
| title = Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited
| url = https://dipam.gov.in/sites/default/files/Rashtriya%20Chemicals%20%26%20Fertilizers%20Ltd.%20Investor%20Presentation2016.pdf?download=1
| work = DIPAM Gov
| access-date = 8 January 2020
}}</ref>

The [[Government of India]] (through the [[President of India]]) holds 75% of the share capital of the Company as of December 2018.<ref name="shareholding2018">{{cite web |title=Shareholding pattern 31 Dec 2018 |url=http://www.rcfltd.com/index.php/en/investor-relations/shareholding-pattern/10506-shareholding-pattern-as-on-31122018 |website=Official website |publisher=RCF |access-date=7 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=2021-02-25|title=Volumes spurt at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd counter|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/volumes-spurt-at-rashtriya-chemicals-fertilizers-ltd-counter-121022500728_1.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-17}}</ref>

== Manufacturing Unit ==

# '''Trombay Unit,''' Multiproduct integrated fertilizers & process chemicals factory in [[Mumbai]] spread across 800 acres (including township) ISO 14001,ISO-50001, OHSAS- 18001 & ISO- 9001 accredited, Manufactures Ammonia, Urea, Suphala, ANP, Methanol, Nitric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, etc.
# '''Thal Unit,''' Large producer of Urea along with Industrial Chemicals located 100 km south of [[Mumbai]] spread across 1200 acres (including township) ISO 14001, OHSAS- 18001 & ISO- 9001 accredited Manufactures Ammonia, Urea, Methylamines, Formic Acid etc.

==Corporate social responsibility==

===Farmers' meetings===
Soil sample collection and interpretation of results is the subject of many farmer meetings held in different villages of the country. Educating farmers about soil sample collection and interpreting the analysis reports enables dissemination of accurate technical information up to the grass root level. Wide publicity to this kind of programmes is given through radio, newspapers and television.

===Field days/Fertilizer days/Soil testing days===
These are normally organised on the fields of the farmers.
* Demonstrations are conducted during soil sample collection or fertiliser application.
* Subjects related to agriculture such as soil testing, balanced use of fertilizers, importance of RCF products and their benefits, methods of application, crop protection etc. are discussed followed by question-answer session.
* Crop and product literature is distributed to the farmers for reference while carrying out different operations in the field.
* Banners, exhibition stalls are displayed at the venue.
* Agricultural officers, scientists, government officers from village panchayat, panchayat samiti, Zilla parishad, Agriculture department, Agricultural universities participate and guide farmers.
Printing of invitation card prior to the programme is done and distributed in the village and surrounding villages. Refreshments are given to participating farmers. Normally 50–70 farmers attend this kind of agricultural programs..

===Micro Nutrient Analysis===
In addition to the basic soil testing, micro nutrient analysis is also becoming increasingly important, especially since many soils in India are found to be deficient in one or more of the micro nutrients. Availability of micronutrients in the right proportion in the soil ensures higher productivity of farming. RCF's Trombay laboratory is engaged in the analysis of micronutrients. This analysis is done at a nominal rate of ₹80/- per sample.

=== Dealer training programmes ===
In addition to sharing knowledge with farmers, RCF also imparts training to its dealers. RCF recognises that the dealer is a very important part of the knowledge chain and it is the dealer towards whom the farmer looks at for any advice on agriculture related problems. RCF's dealer network is widespread and local level training programmes about the various products of the Company, their appropriate use with the other agro-inputs are regularly organised. The programmes also cover government policies They act as forums to inform the dealer about future products and marketing alliances of the Company.

===Earn while you learn===
RCF has designed a scheme called "Earn while you learn". It allows the students to get an insight into working of organisations and get a feel of corporate culture. Under this scheme, students from BSc (Agriculture) courses are selected to undertake various promotional activities as part of their vocational training. Appropriate stipend is paid to them which helps them to supplement their family income.

===Farm Field Schools===
The Department of Agriculture has started implementing "Farm Field Schools" in [[Maharashtra]] by involving groups of 30 farmers with a group leader called Sanchalak who monitors the agricultural activities being carried out in the farm field schools. RCF participated in 15 Farm Field Schools in Jalna district. Cotton is main cash crop of the farmers in Vidarbha and Marathwada region and American ballworm is a major pest which damages the Cotton crop. Hence, Integrated Pest Management in Cotton was a subject matter chosen for the Farm Field School. The demonstration of Sujala was organised in all the 15 farm field schools. 450 farmers benefited from this scheme.

===Rural Sports===
Rural sports are organised at village/block level with the educational institutes and different sport organisations. This intends to encourage children from rural backgrounds to participate in sports.

===Veterinary Camps===
These are organised with the help of animal husbandry department of the state in areas where appropriate veterinary facilities are not available. Free medicine is distributed and complete health check-up of animals is conducted.

===Medical Camps===
The company also organises medical camps in backward/tribal areas of the state. These camps are organised with the help of state governments' health department, voluntary organisations, NGOs, Lions and Rotary club. Medicines are distributed free of cost.

===Rain Water Harvesting===
Small farmers depending on rain water are the worst hit during a drought. RCF promoted the concept of Vanrai Bandhara and well recharging and launched a huge drive to disseminate this knowledge to farmers. In addition, used empty bags of fertiliser required to construct the Vanrai Bandharas are supplied free of cost through different government agencies.

===Distribution of Mini kits===
During ''Krishi Melas'' in backward and very low fertiliser consuming areas, RCF's products in smaller packing are distributed to the participating farmers to encourage them to use right types of fertilizers.

=== Training to students ===
Training is imparted to [[National Service Scheme|NSS]] students from various colleges of [[Maharashtra]]. It also gives training to various engineering college students.
<ref name=":0">[http://www.rcfltd.com/ http://www.rcfltd.com/]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.rcfltd.com/ Official website]

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