New Delhi, Feb 18 : Fertilizer major Indian Potash Limited has been recognised for its outstanding import performance at Kandla Port and Visakhapatnam Port on the occasion of International Customs Day 2026.
IPL has been awarded ‘Top Importer’ for fiscal 2025-26 at Kandla port, Gujarat.
It has also been awarded Appreciation Certificate for one of the highest performers under ‘Importer (PSU)’ for 2025 at Visakhapatnam port, Andhra Pradesh, by the Customs Department, Government of India.
‘Top Importer’ award was presented to IPL on 15 February 2026 at the IFFCO Auditorium, Gandhidham. The award was presented by Shri Nitin Saini, Commissioner of Customs, Kandla, in the presence of the Chief Guest, Shri Narayan Joshi, Padma Shri Awardee, Kutch.
On behalf of IPL, Mr. Jatin Shah, Sales Officer, Kutch, IPL Gujarat, received the award.
IPL received Appreciation Certificate at Visakhapatnam, which acknowledges the organisation as one of the highest importers in the PSU sector. The award ceremony took place on 16 February 2026 at the Sagarmala Convention Hall, Salagramapuram.
The certificate was presented by the Chief Guest of the event, Dr. Shankhabrata Bagchi, IPS, Police Commissioner, Visakhapatnam, and was received by Ms. Aptakama Sarangi, Deputy Manager, Port Operations, on behalf of Indian Potash Limited.
These recognitions underscore IPL’s sustained commitment to operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and transparent trade practices. The awards reflect the organisation’s capability to manage large-scale import operations while adhering to the highest standards of governance and process discipline.
The twin honours further reinforce IPL’s position as a responsible and performance-driven organisation, contributing significantly to India’s agricultural supply chain and trade ecosystem.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. P S Gahlaut, MD, Indian Potash Limited said:
“These recognitions reflect Indian Potash Limited’s strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and reliability across our import operations. They are a testament to the dedication of our team working at ports and logistics touchpoints across the country. We remain committed to strengthening transparent trade practices and supporting India’s agricultural supply chain.”