The Economic Times

Fertiliser subsidy bill set to overshoot budget estimate of Rs 1.71 lakh cr amid West Asia crisis

India's fertiliser subsidy bill for fiscal 2026-27 is set to surpass its budget. Rising costs of imported urea and other fertilisers are driving this increase. Despite global supply chain issues, fertiliser availability for the kharif 2026 season remains strong. Domestic production and imports are being managed to meet demand. States are actively stocking fertilisers in advance.