100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
LPG under-recoveries may hit Rs 80,000 crore in FY2027 amid West Asia disruptions: ICRAIndian oil companies face significant financial strain. LPG under-recoveries may reach Rs 80,000 crore by FY2027. Supply disruptions and hi...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India to import 64 LT urea, 19 LT of other fertilisers in kharif season despite high global pricesIndia will import 64 lakh tonnes of urea and 19 lakh tonnes of other fertilisers for the upcoming kharif season. Global prices have doubled...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Government says fertiliser supply adequate, no shortage concerns ahead of Kharif seasonIndia's fertilizer supply is robust and more than sufficient. Data confirms availability exceeds demand for key nutrients. Stocks are high ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management21 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India secures 5-year DAP fertiliser supply deal with Saudi Arabia amid China curbsIndian fertiliser firms IPL, KRIBHCO, and CIL have signed a five-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Maaden to import 3.1 million metric tonnes o...
14 Jul, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
Government not taking steps to help farmers 'struggling with shortage of essential fertilizers, 'alleges Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticized the government for failing to address fertilizer shortages affecting farmers. He claimed China has halted specialty...
02 Jul, 2025, 05.54 PM IST
India imports 8.47 lakh tons of DAP fertiliser from China by FebruayIndia has imported 8.47 lakh tonnes of DAP fertiliser from China till February this fiscal, representing 19.17% of total imports. China acc...
23 Mar, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Shortage of key fertiliser exposes Indian agriculture’s alarming dependency on China, importsExperts say the government must prioritise scaling up domestic fertiliser production to reduce dependence on imports from countries like Ch...
15 Dec, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
Geopolitical disturbances hit fertilizer availability, but government ensured sufficient supply: Union Minister Anupriya PatelAnupriya Patel said that a coordination was built with the state governments, port authorities, and the fertilizer companies for faster dis...
05 Dec, 2024, 12.15 PM IST
FAI says no shortage of DAP fertiliser in India; production, import dips in April-October periodFertiliser industry body FAI reassures there is no shortage of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) despite reduced imports and production. The DAP'...
03 Dec, 2024, 05.52 PM IST
- Cabinet defers decision on freeing DAP prices
Cabinet today deferred a decision on giving fertiliser firms the freedom to fix the maximum retail price of di-ammonium phosphate.
23 Jun, 2011, 02.35 PM IST
- Fertiliser scarcity looms ahead of summer sowing
A severe shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) is likely to crop up during the crucial kharif sowing phase, especially in south India whe...
28 Apr, 2011, 06.52 AM IST
- Govt extends sops to MAP importers
In a move to reduce India's dependence on imported di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), the government has extended a few concession benefits to im...
01 Oct, 2007, 03.48 PM IST