India’s Department of Fertilisers announced that the country’s fertiliser stocks are currently well above the required levels for the ongoing kharif season. As of May 3, urea availability stands at 62.28 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) compared to a requirement of 2.66 LMT. Similarly, DAP, MOP, NPK, and SSP stocks also surpass their respective requirements.
The Ministry of Agriculture has estimated the fertiliser requirement for the kharif 2026 season at 390.54 LMT. Presently, the stock level is around 195.71 LMT, exceeding 50% of the total seasonal requirement, a significant increase from previous years. This surplus indicates a robust and well-managed fertiliser security in India.
The government’s proactive planning, stocking, and logistics management have led to this surplus, ensuring consistent availability of fertilisers above demand. In response to the crisis in West Asia, approximately 84 LMT of fertilisers have been added to the stock. Urea production in April reached 20.98 LMT, slightly lower than the previous year.
India has secured 38.07 LMT of urea through global tenders since February, along with 6 LMT of NPK scheduled to arrive in May and June. Recent global tenders for DAP, TSP, and ammonium sulphate aim to maintain ample availability during peak demand periods. The Department of Fertilisers continues to monitor input availability for fertiliser production regularly.
