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India Increases Fertiliser Subsidy by 11.6% Amid Price Surge

4/10/2026

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India has raised its nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy by 11.6% to INR415.34 billion for the summer crop season.
The move shields farmers from rising fertiliser prices, which have surged nearly 20% due to supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israel–Iran tensions.
India relies on fertiliser imports from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Russia and has issued a tender to import 2.5 million metric tons of urea.

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India has raised its nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy by 11.6% to INR415.34 billion for the summer crop season.
The move shields farmers from rising fertiliser prices, which have surged nearly 20% due to supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israel–Iran tensions.
India relies on fertiliser imports from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Russia and has issued a tender to import 2.5 million metric tons of urea.