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Indias cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning

India faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement expenses for the nation. Farmers are urged to reduce excessive chemical fertilizer use for soil health. A new distribution system is being tested to manage nutrient sales. This situation risks impacting food inflation both domestically and abroad.

14 Aug 2026 7:49 am