India’s government has assured that the country’s fertiliser security is robust, stable, and efficiently handled, with supplies consistently surpassing demand for major fertilisers. Data from the recent Rabi 2025–26 season and the ongoing financial year indicate a well-buffered supply position nationwide. During the Rabi season, key nutrients like Urea, DAP, MOP, NPK, and SSP were all available in surplus compared to demand.
The availability of Urea during the Rabi season was 257.59 LMT against a requirement of 196.06 LMT, while DAP availability was 75.40 LMT compared to 53.43 LMT needed. Similarly, supplies of MOP, NPK, and SSP also exceeded demand, showcasing strong inventory levels across India. The trend of ample supply has continued into the current financial year, with availability remaining significantly above requirements from April 1 to April 23, 2026, setting a solid foundation for the upcoming Kharif season.
For the Kharif 2026 season, the government estimates a fertiliser requirement of 390.54 LMT, with around 46% already available as opening stock, a notable increase from the usual pre-season levels. This reflects enhanced planning, advance stocking, and efficient logistics management. To ensure smooth distribution, state governments are closely coordinating with the Centre to monitor fertiliser movement and availability at the district level, while also cracking down on diversion, hoarding, and black marketing to ensure fair access for farmers.
Amid global uncertainties, the government has proactively secured supplies by facilitating alternative sourcing through Indian missions abroad and securing 25 LMT of urea through global tenders. Issues related to natural gas supply for domestic urea production have been resolved, ensuring steady fuel availability for fertiliser plants.
