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India to import 64 lakh tonnes urea for kharif as global prices surge fast
India
Published on 27 April 2026
Global urea prices doubled, but retail rates stay flat
India plans to import 64 lakh tonnes of urea and 19 lakh tonnes of other fertilisers for the upcoming kharif season, even as global prices have doubled amid the West Asia crisis. The government says retail prices for urea and di-ammonium phosphate will remain unchanged, with adequate supply assured. Domestic production is also improving after securing gas supplies.
- India’s kharif plan includes 64 lakh tonnes urea imports
- Other fertilisers imports target 19 lakh tonnes
- Global prices doubled due to West Asia crisis
- Retail urea and DAP prices are set to stay unchanged
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