MMTC invites bids for import of complex fertilizers

MMTC has invited bids for the import of three grades of complex fertilizers to meet demand in the ongoing kharif season. Kharif season begins with the onset of South-West monsoon from June, crops like paddy, pulses and oilseeds are largely grown.

According to the tender document posted on the company's website the last date for submission of bids is June 21 and a decision on awarding the contract will be taken on the same day.

The consignment is to be delivered at the Vizag, Kandla, Rozi and Kakinada ports between July and September. Fertilizers demand is estimated to be 4% higher at 28.8 million tonnes in the ensuing kharif (summer) season, as against 27.7 million tonnes in the year-ago period.