BackECONOMY
Fertiliser output steady; government secures 37 lakh tonnes of imported urea for kharif
India's government on April 30, 2026 said domestic urea production for March-April reached 37.49 lakh tonnes, nearly matching last year's level despite the West Asia crisis, and it secured 37 lakh tonnes of imported urea to meet shortfall before the Kharif season. Total fertiliser production in March-April was 62.37 lakh tonnes, with imports at 15.39 lakh tonnes.
Why It Matters
The figures indicate resilience of fertiliser supply amid regional turmoil and government measures to ensure adequate urea for the upcoming Kharif sowing season, essential for farmers and agricultural output.
Timeline
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Domestic urea production and imports for March-April 2026; measures for Kharif
April 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, the government stated that domestic urea production reached 37.49 lakh tonnes in March-April, nearly matching last year's levels despite the West Asia crisis. It also said it had secured 37 lakh tonnes of imported urea to meet the shortfall ahead of the Kharif season. Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes.