India's Fertiliser Stocks Remain Steady Ahead of Kharif Season
Centre refutes fertiliser shortage claims; urea stocks steady at mid-April
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The Indian government has dismissed claims of fertiliser shortages, reporting urea stocks at 6.73 million tonnes as of mid-April 2026, slightly down from 6.80 million tonnes last year. Stocks of DAP and NPK have significantly increased, indicating robust supply levels ahead of the kharif planting season.
- 01Urea stocks stand at 6.73 million tonnes, slightly lower than last year's 6.80 million tonnes.
- 02DAP stocks have risen to 2.21 million tonnes, up from 1.30 million tonnes last year.
- 03NPK stocks have increased to 5.74 million tonnes, compared to 4.18 million tonnes last year.
- 04The government attributes improved supply to better planning and supply chain management.
- 05Availability of fertilisers exceeds requirements across all categories.
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The Indian central government has refuted allegations of a fertiliser shortage ahead of the kharif planting season, asserting that as of mid-April 2026, urea stocks are at 6.73 million tonnes, a slight decrease from 6.80 million tonnes the previous year. The government emphasized that claims of shortages are unfounded, supported by data from the recent rabi 2025-26 season and current supply levels. Notably, stocks of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) have surged to 2.21 million tonnes, significantly higher than last year's 1.30 million tonnes. Additionally, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) stocks have increased to 5.74 million tonnes, up from 4.18 million tonnes. The government credits this improvement to enhanced planning, increased stocking, and better supply chain management. Furthermore, the availability of urea, DAP, Muriate of Potash (MOP), and NPK during the period from April 1 to April 23, 2026, shows that supply exceeds requirements, ensuring farmers have adequate access to these essential fertilisers.
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Farmers can expect sufficient fertiliser supplies for the kharif planting season, which may help stabilize crop yields and prices.
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