Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 27: The Ministry of Fertilisers on Monday said there has been no increase in retail prices of key fertilisers in India, even as global rates continue to rise sharply. The government reiterated its commitment to protecting farmers from international price volatility while maintaining affordability and steady availability.
According to the ministry, global prices of Urea have crossed Rs 4,000 per bag, yet it continues to be supplied domestically at a heavily subsidised rate of Rs 266.5 per 45 kg bag.
Fertiliser stocks across the country remain strong ahead of the upcoming kharif season. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has estimated total fertiliser demand for Kharif 2026 at 390.54 lakh metric tonnes (LMT). As of now, around 190 LMT—nearly 49 percent of the requirement—is already available, significantly higher than the usual buffer level of about 33 percent.
Officials said this reflects improved planning, advance stocking, and efficient logistics management.
Data for the period between April 1 and April 26 shows that availability of all major fertilisers is well above demand. Stocks of urea stand at 71.40 LMT against a requirement of 20.54 LMT. Similarly, DAP availability is 23.09 LMT versus 6.67 LMT required. Other fertilisers, including MOP, NPK, and SSP, also show surplus availability compared to demand.
The ministry added that concerns regarding natural gas supply for domestic urea production have been addressed. Fertiliser plants are receiving stable supplies, with about 97 percent availability of LNG/RLNG, allowing most units to operate at optimal capacity.
To further strengthen supply, India secured 13.07 LMT of urea through global tenders in February and has since arranged an additional 25 LMT via diversified import sources. Indian fertiliser companies have also floated global tenders to procure DAP, TSP, and ammonium sulphate to meet peak seasonal demand.
The government ??tified that India’s fertiliser ecosystem remains stable, with supply levels consistently exceeding requirements, ensuring farmers have uninterrupted access during the critical agricultural season.