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fertiliser
Commodities How sustainability is becoming the fertiliser industry’s defining growth strategy
India's fertiliser industry, producing nearly 52 million metric tonne in 2025-26, is integrating sustainability into its core strategy. Advances in energy efficiency (36% improvement), water conservation (60% reduction), and circular economy practices are reshaping the sector, which relies heavily on imported raw materials. The industry aligns with UN SDGs while leveraging AI and ML for process optimisation.
Commodities India Imports Over 32 Lakh Tonnes of Fertiliser in Q1, Secures Long-Term Overseas Supply Deals
India imported over 32 lakh tonnes of key fertilisers in the first quarter of the current financial year, supplementing domestic production of 115.72 lakh tonnes. The government is diversifying import sources through long-term agreements with Saudi Arabia, Russia, and other nations to mitigate supply chain risks.
Logistics Fertiliser Vessels Stranded at Indian Ports as Peak Kharif Sowing Season Faces Disruption
Port congestion at Kandla, Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) and Chennai has stranded multiple fertiliser-carrying vessels, delaying unloading and distribution during the critical kharif sowing season. The delays are exacerbated by rerouting due to geopolitical tensions, monsoon disruptions, and inland logistics bottlenecks. One vessel carrying 60,000 tonnes of DAP/NPK and another with 7,000 tonnes of urea have been awaiting berthing at Kandla since July 14.
Commodities India spends 40% of annual fertiliser subsidy in first 3.5 months, signalling higher bill
India has spent Rs 70,709 crore, nearly 40% of the fertiliser subsidy allocated for 2026-27, in the first three-and-a-half months of the fiscal year. The elevated global urea prices of $572/tonne, up 45% year-on-year, are driving the higher subsidy outgo. The government is diversifying import sources and ramping up domestic urea production to manage supply.
Logistics Fertiliser Vessels Stuck at Indian Ports Raise Supply Fears for Peak Kharif Sowing
Two fertiliser vessels carrying DAP and urea have been waiting for berth at Kandla Port since July 14, delaying distribution ahead of India's kharif sowing season. Port congestion, limited railway rakes, and supply chain disruptions from the West Asia crisis are blamed. While urea supplies remain comfortable, DAP availability is tight due to constrained global ammonia and sulphur supplies.
Commodities Weak monsoon may boost soluble fertiliser demand but price surge remains key risk: SFAI
India's soluble fertiliser sector faces a dual dynamic: weak monsoon could lift demand for water-soluble products, but a 60-100% price surge over the past year, driven by China's export curbs and West Asia tensions, poses a bigger risk to consumption. SFAI President Rajib Chakraborty warns that high prices may push farmers to cheaper substitutes, while immediate supply is cushioned by stock carryover from last year's poor consumption.
Commodities Fertiliser Ministry Charts Green Urea Roadmap with Pilot Plant in Andhra Pradesh
The Fertiliser Ministry has outlined a roadmap for green urea production, including a pilot plant at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, developed by NTPC's R&D arm. The plan involves financial allocations from multiple ministries and a procurement target of 7.24 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually. The initiative aims to reduce India's import dependence on urea, which stood at 100 lakh tonnes in 2025-26.
Logistics Four fertiliser ships clear Strait of Hormuz; head to Indian ports
Four cargo vessels carrying urea, DAP and sulphur have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions and are heading to Indian ports (Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep, Mundra). The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers reported that cumulative fertiliser stocks as of June 22 stood at 196.08 lakh tonne, up from 168.67 lakh tonne a year ago, with domestic production reaching 133.12 lakh tonne and imports at 43.69 lakh tonne since March 1.
Logistics Nearly 12 Ships Carrying Fertiliser Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Conflict Disruption
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Economic Times report, marking a partial resumption of shipping after US and Israeli strikes on Iran from February 28 disrupted the critical waterway. The vessels, including urea, DAP, ammonia, and sulphur carriers bound for India, had been stranded since the closure, which also choked LNG supplies and slowed domestic urea production. Global ammonia and sulphur prices hit multi-month highs, and a full normalisation could take months.
Business Fertiliser Ministry Seeks 100% Increase in FY27 Subsidy Amid West Asia Crisis
The Indian fertiliser ministry has approached the finance ministry seeking a 100% increase in the fertiliser subsidy budget for FY27, from Rs 1.71 lakh crore, as global prices rise due to the West Asia conflict. Domestic production is increasing, but imports remain significant, with urea imports exceeding 100 lakh tonnes last fiscal. The government assures adequate stocks for the kharif season, with over 51% of requirement already available.
Commodities No fertiliser shortage for kharif, rabi crops; govt prepared for El Nino, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
India's agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stated that there will be no fertiliser shortage for the upcoming kharif and rabi crop seasons. The government has also prepared for potential El Nino conditions. The announcement provides reassurance to the agricultural sector and related trade stakeholders.
Commodities Two New Urea Plants to Boost India's Domestic Production, Reduce Import Dependence
India is set to add 25.4 lakh tonnes of annual urea production capacity with two new fertiliser plants expected to begin operations soon, a move the government says will strengthen domestic availability and reduce reliance on imports. Domestic urea production hit a record 314.07 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, up from 225 lakh tonnes in 2014-15. Despite geopolitical disruptions, the government maintains subsidised retail prices.
Trade Oman Boosts Petchem, Fertiliser Exports as FTA Begins
Oman and India have initiated a free trade agreement, enhancing trade in petrochemicals and fertilisers. The agreement, effective June 1, 2026, reduces tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and 78% of Omani imports.