National Fertilizers Limited announced that Shri U. Saravanan has been appointed as Managing Director of the company with effect from June 16, 2023 in terms of appointment by the President of India through Department of Fertilizers. Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India. Appointment with effect from June 16, 2023 till the date of his superannuation that is January 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Shri U. Saravanan has completed his B .Tech degree in Chemical Engineering from Anna University and has acquired MBA from University of Madras. He is a Life member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers. He has a wide experience spanning over 33 years covering both Oil Refinery and Fertilizer Industries.

He has completed graduate training on Process Design at Chicago, USA conducted by M/s UOP. He has also worked in Project Team for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of 0.6 MMTPA of Olefin Project at Rayong, Thailand under Toyo Engineering, Japan. He has worked as Chairman & Managing Director of Madras Fertilizers Limited.

He was a Board member of Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Fortune Biotech. He has also held additional charge as Director (Techncal) of FACT.