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Government floats mega fertiliser tender to import NPK and ammonium sulphate before June sowing season
Economy
Published on 27 April 2026
India targets 85 million tonnes to pad reserves fast
India has floated a global tender to import 50 million tonnes of NPK fertilisers and 35 million tonnes of ammonium sulphate to bolster nutrient reserves ahead of the June main sowing season. The move aims to protect supply and stabilise availability during peak planting, with imports covering a combined 85 million tonnes of fertiliser inputs.
- Global tender sought for 50 million tonnes NPK fertilisers
- Another 35 million tonnes ammonium sulphate imports planned
- Imports timed to strengthen reserves before June sowing
- Goal is to safeguard supply during peak planting season
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