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Israel’s ICL Opens Fertilizer Plant in India Amid Global Supply Disruptions
Israel's ICL Group has opened a new specialty fertilizer plant in Maharashtra, India, to enhance local supply and reduce import reliance amidst global.
Jerusalem, 18 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s ICL Group has opened a new specialty fertilizer production facility in Maharashtra, India, as global supply disruptions Linked to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz impact fertilizer availability.
The Tel Aviv-based company said the plant will produce water-soluble fertilizers locally, reducing India’s reliance on imports while advancing New Delhi’s “Make in India” initiative.
“Establishing this manufacturing plant in India is a strategic step in scaling our specialty fertilizer production platform,” said Nir Ilani, President of the Growing Solutions Division of ICL. “This facility enhances India’s supply resilience and ensures farmers have consistent access to high-quality solutions.”
