Cabinet hikes fertiliser subsidy for farmers to Rs 62,370 crore as global prices rise

Published 11 Nov 2026, 23:09 IST

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on Wednesday a nutrient‑based subsidy of ₹62,370 crore for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the 2026‑27 rabi season, citing rising global prices. The subsidy, about 64 % above the budget estimate, includes a doubling of the nitrogen component, a 25 % increase for phosphorus and a three‑fold rise for sulphur.

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New Delhi, November 11 (IANS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the rabi crop season of 2026-27, with a tentative budgetary requirement of approximately Rs…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 11 Nov 2026, 16:47 IST

Centre raises fertiliser subsidy budget by 64% to ₹62,370 crore amid West Asia crisis

The increase of ₹24,418 crore comes as the international fertiliser market faces disruption since the US-Israel attacks on Iran in February.

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Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 17:10 IST

Cabinet approves Rs 62,370 cr subsidy for P&K fertilisers in rabi season

New Delhi, Nov 11: The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 62,370 crore subsidy on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the rabi season 2026-27. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Department of Fertilizers' proposal to fix the Nutrient Based Subsidy…

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 18:11 IST

Union cabinet raises rabi fertilizer subsidy by 64% to ₹62,370 crore

The Centre also cleared ₹15,000 crore in credit guarantee support for micro enterprises and disadvantaged entrepreneurs, alongside funding for a new national museum and a Noida Metro extension.

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 11 Nov 2026, 19:06 IST

Rs 250 crore funding for India’s proposed largest agriwaste-to-fuels plant

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 11 Nov 2026, 22:12 IST

India approves ₹62,370-crore rabi fertiliser subsidy, 64% above budget estimate

Doubles subsidy on nitrogen, 25 per cent up in phosphorus, 3-times more for sulphur

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 11 Nov 2026, 22:40 IST

Centre Unveils ₹62,370-Cr Fertiliser Subsidy

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹62,370-crore subsidy on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the 2026-27 rabi season amid rising global prices.

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The Morung Express Center Current article 11 Nov 2026, 23:09 IST

Cabinet hikes fertiliser subsidy for farmers to Rs 62,370 crore as global prices rise

New Delhi, November 11 (IANS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the rabi crop season of 2026-27, with a tentative budgetary requirement of approximately Rs…

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