Urea imports zoom 137% as output dips 4% in Apr-OctIndia's urea imports surged 136.6% as domestic production fell 4% between April-October 2025. Diammonium phosphate imports also rose 69.1% ...
09 Dec, 2025, 11.24 PM IST
Fertiliser import likely to jump 41% in FY26 on strong monsoon demand: FAIIndia's fertiliser imports are set to rise significantly by 41 percent to 22.3 million tonnes in the 2025-26 fiscal year. This surge is dri...
09 Dec, 2025, 03.22 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
Funds came from China to disrupt India's sovereignty: Delhi Police FIR against NewsClick"Chinese telecom giants like Xiaomi, Vivo etc, incorporated thousands of shell companies in India in violation of the PMLA (Prevention of M...
07 Oct, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Nuclear families have the most financial freedom: SurveyAccording to the HDFC Life’s Life Freedom survey, people living in the metro have the highest financial awareness. However, people living i...
25 May, 2020, 10.30 AM IST
China holds fire on rates, posts 'shockingly weak' activity growthChina's economy is finally starting to cool under the weight of a multi-year crackdown on riskier lending that is pushing up borrowing cost...
15 Jun, 2018, 11.06 AM IST
Commerce Ministry permits NFL to import urea for another 2 monthsSo far, state trading enterprises (STEs), including MMTC and State Trading Corporation (STC), were permitted to import fertiliser.
24 Jan, 2018, 06.56 PM IST
China dismisses speculation over mega stimulus package to spur economyAfter China's economy entered a "new normal" stage, the major difficulties were a by-product of supply rather than demand, he said.
01 Mar, 2017, 10.42 PM IST
Fertiliser makers say sales intact despite cash crunchIndustry body Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) said it will get clarity on sales volume by December-end as the rabi planting season ha...
02 Dec, 2016, 04.11 PM IST
Fertiliser subsidy arrear seen at Rs 40,000 crore by next MarchThe government sets the maximum retail price of urea. The difference between the cost of production and the retail price is reimbursed to m...
29 Nov, 2016, 06.02 PM IST
Budget 2016: Government introduces DBT in fertiliser, reduces subsidy allocationIn the budget 2016-17, the government pegged fertiliser subsidy at Rs 70,000 crore, lower than Rs 72,437.58 crore revised estimate for this...
29 Feb, 2016, 08.19 PM IST
Fertiliser Association cautions government on natural gas pricing normsMajor observations by FAI on pricing guidelines include that the price of domestic gas in India should not be linked to imported LNG price.
08 May, 2014, 01.13 PM IST
- Fertiliser industry for direct payment of subsidy to farmers
"Indian fertiliser industry has no vested interest in subsidy. The Industry has been pleading for total decontrol and direct payment of sub...
25 Jan, 2013, 07.00 PM IST
- 'Fertilizer demand in rabi to be subdued if urea prices not revised'
The demand for P&K fertilisers will remain subdued in winter sowing season if urea prices are not revised, a top TCL official said.
28 Oct, 2012, 01.26 PM IST
Fortify nutrient-based subsidyThe new way of delivering subsidy, meant to ensure more balanced use of fertilisers, is not working.
22 Dec, 2011, 09.10 AM IST