Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilisers & Chemicals

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC) is an Indian manufacturer of fertilizers and chemicals. GNFC was founded in 1976, jointly promoted by the Government of Gujarat and the Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC).

Located in the industrial belt of Bharuch, GNFC is a major producer of urea and nitrophosphate fertilizers, neem-based products, and industrial chemicals such as methanol, formic acid, nitric acid and acetic acid.[3] As of fiscal year 2021–22, fertilizers generated 29% of the company's revenue, while chemicals segment contributed 70%.[4]

(n)Code

(n)Code Solutions, a subsidiary of GNFC, produces digital certificates for the Government of India (including the digital Aadhaar card for over 1 billion Indians). The solution was the result of a partnership with Entrust.[5]

References

  1. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers shares dip 9% after revenue hit record high and Board declares highest ever dividend of 300% Mint, 18 May 2023, retrieved 26 June 2023^
  2. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company name change approved The Hindu Businessline, 24 September 2012, retrieved 1 December 2022^
  3. GNFC set to become India's largest concentrated nitric acid producer Financial Express, retrieved 1 December 2022^
  4. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) HDFC Securities, retrieved 1 December 2022^
  5. Entrust Datacard - PARTNER PROFILE — (N)CODE SOLUTIONS www.entrust.com, Entrust, retrieved 28 May 2017^