Introduction
Leading fertiliser manufacturer received a Customs Seizure Memo for 25,000 MT of technical grade urea valued at ₹103.30 crore and is contesting the testing methodology.
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Share price movement of Paradeep Phosphates
On January 27, 2026, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd opened at ₹129.05, up 0.08% from its previous close of ₹128.95. The stock reached a high of ₹130.30 (1.07%) and a low of ₹123.50. By 12:11 PM, it traded at ₹127.60, a 1.05% decline, with a market cap of ₹13,244.48 crore.
Paradeep Phosphates Urea Seizure
Paradeep Phosphates Limited received a Seizure Memo from the Customs Department, Goa, for 25,000 MT of technical grade urea valued at ₹103.30 crore imported for NPK fertiliser production.
Customs alleged higher-than-permissible biuret content in the imported urea. The company contests the testing methodology of CRCL, New Delhi, and seeks re-testing under Indian Standard IS 1781:2022 procedures.
The company stated there is no material impact on operations or finances. Paradeep Phosphates is pursuing legal recourse for provisional release to use the urea as raw material in Goa plant.
Stock performance of Paradeep Phosphates for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd delivered a -1.96% return over the past week, declined 40.1% over the past six months, and gained 15.6% over the past one year.
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Shareholding pattern of Paradeep Phosphates
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 57.70% | 57.70% | 57.20% |
| FII | 11.40% | 11.40% | 15.00% |
| DII | 13.40% | 13.10% | 14.60% |
| Public | 17.50% | 17.80% | 13.20% |
About Paradeep Phosphates
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (NSE: PARADEEP) is India’s second-largest private phosphatic company, manufacturing, trading, and distributing complex fertilizers including DAP, NPK variants, Zypmite, Phospho-gypsum, and Hydroflorosilicic Acid.
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FAQs
Q: Why is Paradeep Phosphates Ltd share price in news today?
A: Paradeep Phosphates received a Customs Seizure Memo for 25,000 MT of technical grade urea worth ₹103.30 crore and contests CRCL’s testing methodology.
Q: What is Paradeep Phosphates Ltd’s main business focus?
A: Paradeep Phosphates Ltd manufactures, trades, and distributes non-urea fertilizers including DAP, NPK variants, Zypmite, Phospho-gypsum, and Hydroflorosilicic Acid.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of Paradeep Phosphates Ltd stock?
A: Paradeep Phosphates Ltd’s 52-week high is ₹234.05, and the 52-week low is ₹83.35.


