Nishant Kanodia, Promoter, Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd., has been appointed Chairman of the company in place of late Yogendra Kanodia.

Kanodia, in his previous role as Vice Chairman, had been providing strategic direction with a focus on capital raising, growth, and diversification that has led to its current position as one of India’s fastest-growing fertilizer companies.

Kanodia has been driving Matix’s turnaround, including the induction of professional and experienced leadership with a successful track record in the fertiliser industry.

An MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA, Kanodia is a member of the Mumbai Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) and Young President Organisation (YPO).

“It’s an honour and privilege that Matix’s Board has entrusted me with this special responsibility,” said Kanodia.

“I will strive to ensure that the company not only continues to focus on growth and profitability, but also sets benchmarks in professional management, governance, sustainability, and social responsibility,” added Kanojia. 

Manoj Mishra, Managing Director, Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals, said, “The current growth trajectory of Matix is owing in large measure to Nishant Kanodia’s vision, dynamism, commitment, and people-orientation. We look forward to his strategic guidance and direction to take Matix to greater heights."

Matix owns and operates a fully-integrated, gas-based urea plant in Panagarh, West Bengal, whose 1.27 MTPA capacity makes it one of India’s largest “single stream” fertiliser plants. Matix’s Dr. Fasal brand is the leader in India's Eastern market for urea fertiliser with a 25% market share, powered by a strong distribution network of nearly 700 dealers.

The plant has a 54 MW captive power unit, dual rake railway siding, and utilities spread across a campus of approximately 500 acres. The company has a 20-year long-term gas supply agreement with GAIL, India’s largest gas supply company. The plant is covered as a green-field project under Government of India’s (GoI) New Investment Policy for Urea.