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Fertiliser subsidy bill may blow past Rs 1.71 lakh crore as imports get pricier
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
Costs of imported urea are the hidden driver
India’s fertiliser subsidy bill for FY 2026-27 is expected to exceed the Rs 1.71 lakh crore budget as the price of imported urea and other fertilisers rises amid the West Asia crisis. Even with global supply chain strain, officials say kharif 2026 supplies remain adequate through domestic production, imports, and proactive state-level stocking.
- Subsidy bill for FY 2026-27 may overshoot the Rs 1.71 lakh crore estimate
- Imported urea and fertiliser costs are rising due to the West Asia crisis
- Kharif 2026 fertiliser availability is expected to stay strong
- Domestic output, imports, and state stocking plans are managing demand
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