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Fertiliser subsidy could jump by Rs 70,000 crore as imports and demand strain budgets
Economy
Published on 13 May 2026
Most DAP is imported, and urea supply barely covers demand
India may need to overshoot its fertiliser subsidy estimates by about Rs 70,000 crore, driven by heavy import dependence for DAP and limited domestic urea coverage. With DAP imports accounting for over 80% of requirements and urea production meeting only 30–35% of total demand, officials say the Centre is focused on ensuring sufficient stocks for farmers at affordable rates.
- Subsidy estimates may be exceeded by around Rs 70,000 crore
- DAP imports make up over 80% of India’s requirement
- Urea domestic production covers only 30–35% of demand
- Centre aims to keep stocks available at affordable rates
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