The Union Cabinet of India approved a 10-21% increase in subsidies for non-urea fertilisers for the kharif 2026 season, following a sharp rise in global fertiliser prices due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. This decision, made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will cost the Indian government approximately ₹41,534 crore (around $5 billion USD), which is about 12% more than the previous season's expenditure. The subsidy adjustments mean that the price of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), a crucial fertiliser in India, will remain at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag, with the government covering the additional costs. The Centre had originally budgeted ₹54,000 crore for non-urea fertilisers in FY27, which was 10% lower than the revised estimate for FY26. The increase in subsidy rates includes a 10% rise for nitrogen, and a 21% increase for both phosphorus and sulphur. India's fertiliser sector is significantly impacted by global supply chains, with 68-70% of its fertiliser inputs reliant on imports, making it vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions.