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

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

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 62,370 crore Nutrient Based Subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the rabi season 2026‑27, following the Department of Fertilizers’ proposal. The subsidy represents an increase of ₹24,418 crore and is linked to disruptions in the international fertiliser market caused by the Iran war. The approval was described as a tentative budgetary requirement, but the exact figure beyond the stated subsidy was not disclosed in the reports.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years to March 2031. As of September 2026, more than 60.36 crore loans amounting to Rs 43.34 lakh crore have been sanctioned by lending institutions since the launch of the…

    Deccan Herald

  • center · 4 outlets

    The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Rabi season, with a tentative subsidy requirement of Rs 62,370.02 crore, an increase of around 64 per cent over the previous…

    The Tribune

  • right · 4 outlets

    The Union Cabinet approved measures supporting small businesses, farmers, urban transport and cultural infrastructure. It extended Stand-Up India and micro-unit credit guarantee schemes through March 2031, set fertiliser subsidies for Rabi 2026-27, cleared an 8.449-km Noida Metro extension and more.

    Livemint

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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…

Coverage arrived over 2 hours. First from The Economic Times, latest from Mathrubhumi English.

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Left / Center-Left 2 (18%)
Center 4 (36%)
Center-Right / Right 5 (46%)
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  4. India TV Right Independent News Service

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  7. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    Cabinet approves extension of Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units for five years

    New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years to March 2031. As of September 2026, more than 60.36 crore loans amounting to Rs 43.34 lakh crore have been sanctioned by lending institutions since the launch of the…

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  11. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd.

    Cabinet decisions today 11 Nov full list: ₹12.6 lakh crore Mudra loans, ₹62,370 crore subsidy, metro boost and more

    The Union Cabinet approved measures supporting small businesses, farmers, urban transport and cultural infrastructure. It extended Stand-Up India and micro-unit credit guarantee schemes through March 2031, set fertiliser subsidies for Rabi 2026-27, cleared an 8.449-km Noida Metro extension and more.

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  14. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. Current article

    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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