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Fertiliser subsidy bill may blow past Rs 1.71 lakh crore as imports get pricier

Fertiliser subsidy bill may blow past Rs 1.71 lakh crore as imports get pricier

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
India keeps fertilizer supplies steady as West Asia crisis looms and imports lock in Kharif urea

India keeps fertilizer supplies steady as West Asia crisis looms and imports lock in Kharif urea

India’s fertilizer position looks resilient despite tensions in West Asia. Domestic urea output in March–April hit 37.49 lakh tonnes, almost in line with last year. Meanwhile, the government has secured 37 lakh tonnes of imported urea to protect supply ahead of the Kharif season, aiming to prevent shortages from disrupting farm inputs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Gulf urea output falls as fertilizer ships get stuck raising food inflation fears

Gulf urea output falls as fertilizer ships get stuck raising food inflation fears

Urea output in the Gulf has dropped, while fertilizer ships face delays in finding safe routes, tightening supply chains. Officials and traders are trying to secure alternative shipping paths for essential goods. The combined impact could worsen food inflation if fertilizer shortages reduce crop inputs and slow seasonal planting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
India to import 64 lakh tonnes urea for kharif as global prices surge fast

India to import 64 lakh tonnes urea for kharif as global prices surge fast

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
India fertiliser output plunges nearly a quarter as Middle East war disrupts gas supplies

India fertiliser output plunges nearly a quarter as Middle East war disrupts gas supplies

India’s fertiliser production fell nearly a quarter in March, driven by disruptions to imported natural gas linked to the Middle East conflict. Since gas is a core input for producing urea—the key fertiliser powering much of India’s agriculture—the shock highlights how directly global energy disruptions can ripple into farm supply and food costs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India to buy urea fertilizer at nearly double pre war prices amid supply shock

India to buy urea fertilizer at nearly double pre war prices amid supply shock

India is set to purchase 2.5 million tons of urea fertilizer at rates nearly 90% higher than before the Middle East conflict, with global supplies tightening under geopolitical pressure. Indian Potash Ltd. will source the shipment just ahead of monsoon crop sowing, in a move aimed at preventing fertilizer shortages during the critical planting season.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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