"Farmers Always Top Priority": PM As Cabinet Clears Rabi Fertiliser Subsidy

Published 12 Nov 2026, 03:54 IST

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 62,370 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026‑27 rabi season. The subsidy is reported as a 50 per cent increase over the kharif season that just ended and as a 64 per cent rise from a year earlier, aiming to shield farmers from rising global fertiliser prices. Prime Minister Modi said the government is leaving no stone unturned to improve farmers’ lives despite challenging global circumstances.

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PM Modi stated that even in challenging global circumstances, the central government is leaving no stone unturned to improve farmers' lives.

2 of the 15 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), all from the same agency.

Coverage arrived over 32 hours. First from The Assam Tribune, latest from Deccan Herald.

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The Assam Tribune Assam Tribune Group 10 Nov 2026, 20:26 IST

Assam Cabinet clears education measures, raises deceased SSA staff aid to Rs 7.5L

Ayushman Assam gets Rs 200 crore boost as state takes financial responsibility for healthcare of 40 lakh families.

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20 hours later
Hindustan Times 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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Livemint 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 Indian Express Group 11 Nov 2026, 18:18 IST

Cabinet approves fertiliser subsidy of Rs 62,370 crore for rabi season

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2 hours later
India TV Independent News Service 11 Nov 2026, 20:29 IST

Government approves Rs 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi 2026-27, up 64% from last year

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a fertiliser subsidy budget of Rs 62,370 crore for the Rabi 2026-27 season, marking a sharp increase of 64.3% over the Rs 37,952 crore allocated for the previous season. The additional Rs 24,418 crore comes amid rising international fertiliser prices and…

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The Hindu BusinessLine 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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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 22:18 IST

PM Modi says farmers remain top priority as Cabinet approves rabi fertiliser subsidy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the approval of Nutrient-Based Subsidy rates for the upcoming rabi 2026-27 season. This decision aims to protect farmers from fluctuating international fertiliser prices, ensuring affordability. The budgetary requirement for this subsidy has increased…

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Deccan Chronicle 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 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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The Tribune The Tribune Trust 12 Nov 2026, 02:15 IST

Global prices bite, govt hikes rabi fertiliser subsidy by 64%

The government on Wednesday approved a subsidy of Rs 62,370 crore for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026-27 rabi season, a 64 per cent increase from a year earlier, as it seeks to shield farmers from rising global fertiliser prices. The estimated outlay is Rs 24,418 crore higher…

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The Pioneer The Pioneer 12 Nov 2026, 03:17 IST

Cabinet okays Rs 62,370 cr fertiliser subsidy for Rabi Season

Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced a subsidy of Rs 62,370 crore on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026-27 rabi season, a 50 per cent increase over the kharif season that just ended, to ensure farmers get crop nutrients at affordable…

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 12 Nov 2026, 03:54 IST

"Farmers Always Top Priority": PM As Cabinet Clears Rabi Fertiliser Subsidy

PM Modi stated that even in challenging global circumstances, the central government is leaving no stone unturned to improve farmers' lives.

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 05:03 IST

Cabinet approves Rs 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for rabi season

Cabinet approves Rs 62,370 cr fertiliser subsidy for rabi season

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