India races to secure fertilisers as crucial sowing season approaches amid war disruptionsIndia is seeking to boost its fertiliser reserves for the upcoming kharif sowing season by floating tenders for 1.7 million tonnes of urea ...
27 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources sayIndia has refused Russian liquefied natural gas shipments under United States sanctions. This decision comes amid energy supply concerns du...
11 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Amid Iran war, India in mission mode to secure fertiliser suppliesWest Asia War: India is actively securing fertilizer supplies from new global partners. This comes as conflicts in West Asia impact current...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food pricesFarmers worldwide face rising costs and dwindling fertilizer supplies due to the Iran war. This shortage threatens crop yields and could le...
27 Mar, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Nations race to secure enough fertilizer and prevent food crisisSurging fertilizer prices, particularly for urea and phosphate, are impacting major agricultural economies, with top exporters curbing sale...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
India in talks with Russia, Belarus, Morocco to boost fertiliser imports, sources sayIndia is in talks to boost fertilizer imports from Russia, Belarus, and Morocco due to Middle East tensions and China's export curbs. With ...
19 Mar, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Explainer: How does the Iran war affect fertiliser supplies, prices and food security?The escalating conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran is sending shockwaves through the global fertilizer industry. Trade routes...
17 Mar, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Gas Shortage and Wajid Ali Shah’s Biryani: How energy shocks could reshape food supplyIn a world where conflicts rage, the delicate balance of our food supply is thrown into turmoil. In India, couples planning their dream wed...
13 Mar, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
India asks China for urea as war-induced gas crunch bitesIndia has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes as the war in the Middle East disrupts gas supplies needed for fertilizer prod...
13 Mar, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Iran war snarls key global hub for fertilizer suppliesDisruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, are already driving up prices for essential crop nutrients. With farmers prepari...
05 Mar, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
After Chinese export restrictions, fertiliser firms eye Russian soil for urea securityIndian fertilizer firms are set to establish a urea plant in Russia. This venture aims to secure essential raw materials like ammonia and n...
23 Oct, 2025, 05.47 AM IST
China slows fertiliser exports, raising industry concerns in IndiaChina has halted exports of urea, a key fertilizer, due to a surge in prices, resulting in around 500,000 metric tons being held up at Chin...
08 Sep, 2023, 05.55 PM IST
Ukrainian crisis to push up fertiliser prices; govt subsidiesAt present, Belarus and Russia are key suppliers of Potash in the global market. On the other hand, India is a major importer of Potash, wh...
04 Mar, 2022, 01.43 PM IST
India plans urea import deal with Iran using rupee payments: SourcesIndia halted urea imports from Iran in 2019 under pressure from tough U.S. sanctions on Tehran and government data show that Asia's third-l...
25 Feb, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
- Cyclone Nargis sends prices out of gear
In the four weeks of April, international rice prices have shot up more than 50% and are threefold from last year. What’s worse, the cost o...
13 May, 2008, 12.40 AM IST