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Amid concerns of a possible increase in fertilizer prices on account of the situation in West Asia, the Union Cabinet here on Monday approved an increase of about 12% in nutrient-based subsidy for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the ongoing kharif crop season. Effective April 1 and up to September 30 this year, the tentative budgetary requirement for the subsidy will be ₹ 41,533.81 crore. "This is approximately ₹4,317 crore more than the budgetary requirement for kharif 2025 sea ...Read More >
Cabinet approves revised Rs 79,459 crore cost for HPCL Rajasthan refinery, boosting petrochemical output and supporting energy security and import substitution The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) project cost from ₹43,129 crore to ₹79,459 crore and additional equity investment of ₹8,962 crore by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL). The total equity investment ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the upcoming kharif 2026 season, allocating Rs 41,534 crore to support farmers. The allocation is higher than the Rs 37,216 crore earmarked for kharif 2025, reflecting increased global prices of key inputs such as urea, DAP, MOP and sulphur, the government said in a statement. Also Read: Key fertiliser buyer India issues tender as war hits supply The approved ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government announced on Wednesday that, based on available inventory and scheduled LNG cargo arrivals, the overall gas allocation to fertiliser plants is being further enhanced by 5 per cent to reach approximately 95 per cent of their six-month average consumption, with effect from April 9. The announcement comes in the wake of the ceasefire between the US and Israel, which is expected to open up the Strait of Hormuz for ships stranded in the Persian Gulf to sail through with the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro as a significant boost to urban mobility, while also commending the nod to two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh and the increased subsidy for phosphate and potash fertilisers. In a series of posts on X, the prime minister said the cabinet's approval for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is a significant step towards sustainable urban growth. "Jaipur is set for a maj ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for KHARIF Season, 2026 (from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026) on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. Speaking at the cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme for our 'Annadatas' and farmer brothers, a complete subsid ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximize their institutions' response to the energy and economic impact of the war in the Middle East. According to a joint statement by the organizations, the decision followed an assessment of the significant disruptions currently affecting global markets. "The Middle East war has caused major disruptions to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Department of Fertilisers exchanging Green Ammonia agreements for 11 projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission will reduce carbon emissions and ensure long-term energy security and self-reliance, said Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, JP Nadda on Tuesday. He called the exchange of Green Ammonia Agreements a historic step in India's journey towards sustainable fertilizer production, adding that the initiative reflects the government's unwavering commitment to b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Domestic green ammonia supply to Indian fertiliser companies under landmark contracts signed this week will not be available before 2028, as producers need to first construct new manufacturing plants, industry executives said on Tuesday. Five fertiliser companies -- IFFCO, Coromandel International, Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), Ostwal and Indorama India -- on Monday signed 10-year agreements to procure 6.7 lakh tonnes of green ammonia annually from five domestic producers u ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union government on Monday said there are adequate stocks of fertilisers at about 180 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), compared with 147 LMT a year ago, despite the escalating West Asia crisis and supply issues. Additional Secretary, Department of Fertilisers, Aparna Sharma, however, said that domestic urea output has taken a hit. "As of today, we have an adequate stock position. Urea and Diammonium phosphate (DAP) are made available to farmers at regulated prices," she said at an inter ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The widening conflict in West Asia has driven a sharp 60 per cent surge in feedstock natural gas prices for fertiliser plants which is expected to raise the government's subsidy burden. With the conflict disrupting energy supply lines, supply of natural gas -- a primary feedstock for producing ammonia, which is the building block for nitrogen-based fertilisers -- has been restricted to 80 per cent of the demand. To meet the deficit, fertiliser companies are buying lique ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Domestic urea manufacturing has been hit due to the West Asia crisis, with production falling to 18 lakh tonnes this month from the earlier average of 24 lakh tonnes. But the output is set to increase with greater availability of LNG, procured through "spot buying" every fortnight, officials have said.The govt has maintained that there is an adequate stock of fertilisers and is tapping alternative sources to boost supplies, even as urea units that had taken annual maintenance shutdown ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 30 (Reuters) - India has adequate stocks of fertilizers and is tapping alternative sources to boost supplies for the summer-sown crops, a senior government official in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Monday. The Gulf region accounted for about 20% to 30% of India's urea imports and 30% of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) prior to the Iran war, Aparna Sharma, additional secretary in the ministry, told a media briefing. India expects to need 39 million metric tons of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): India has sufficient stocks of urea and DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) ahead of the Kharif season, even as domestic production faces temporary disruptions amid ongoing tension in the West Asia region, the Union Government said on Monday. Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, Aparna S Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Department of Fertilisers, said, "Urea and DAP are being made available to farmers at regulated prices: Rs 266 per 45 ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Monday said that there is an adequate stock of fertilisers at about 180 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), compared with 147 LMT a year ago, despite the escalating West Asia crisis and supply issues. Additional Secretary, Department of Fertilisers, Aparna Sharma, however, said that domestic urea output has taken a hit. "As of today, we have an adequate stock position. Urea and Diammonium phosphate (DAP) are made available to farmers at regulated pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): India and Jordan have set a target to double their bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over the next five years, while strengthening cooperation in key sectors, including fertilisers, especially phosphates, the Ministry of External Affairs said while adressing the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan. The details of the visit were shared by MEA Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra, who described the visit as historically significant, ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Abdullah II in Amman. They discussed countering terrorism and extremism. Both leaders highlighted Jordan's strong stance against radicalization. They also spoke about Gaza and the need for regional peace. Agreements and MoUs were signed to boost cooperation. Business partnerships and investments were also explored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace in Amman and discussed measures to ...Read More >
-- Jordan-India Business Forum to be held on Tuesday -- Two countries are linked by several bilateral agreements, MoUs AMMAN -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan underscores the strength of bilateral relations and the Kingdom's expanding international standing, grounded in a foreign policy based on trust, cooperation and mutual respect under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, the Indian Embassy in Amman said. The visit highlights the close ties between Jordan and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman on Monday, bolstering economic and trade ties is among the key agenda items of his visit. PM Modi's visit is expected to open far-reaching opportunities to enhance the country's economic footprint across West Asia and Africa. Last week, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman, aimed at ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Board of Directors of the Fertiliser Association of India (FAI), in its meeting held on October 31, 2025, elected Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited, as Chairman of FAI. Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd., formerly one of the two Co-Chairmen, will now be the sole Co-Chairman of FAI. Mr. Sankarasubramanian, who is currently Co-Chairman of the FAI Board and Chairman of FAI's Southern R ...Read More >
Aizawl: The Assam Rifles on Saturday arrested two men and seized explosives -- 5,800 pieces of gelignite rods, 10,500 metres of Cordtex, and 6,000 pieces of detonators -- at Vaphai, an Indo-Myanmar border village in Mizoram's Champhai district. The force received an intelligence report regarding the transshipment of a "large quantity of war-like stores and launched an operation at Vaphai," a statement issued by the Assam Rifles said. The Assam Rifles team tried to stop a vehicle, but the occup ...Read More >
Champhai (Mizoram) [India], October 19 (ANI): Assam Rifles recovered war-like stores during an intelligence-based operation in Vaphai, Champhai District and apprehended two individuals. A release said that based on specific intelligence regarding the transhipment of a large quantity of war-like stores, Assam Rifles launched an operation on October 17 in Vaphai, Champhai District. During early hours on October 18, the team tried to stop a Camper vehicle and on being challenged to stop the indiv ...Read More >
Egypt has taken a bold step in addressing the complexities of global terrorism by highlighting the Muslim Brotherhood's implications. The country is dedicating resources to deradicalization initiatives focused on youth engagement and Imams' training. Furthermore, Egypt is advocating for a multinational stabilization force in Gaza through a UN resolution. Egypt had warned the international community long ago about the challenges from the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) which is a fountainhead of terrori ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Volume growth of complex fertilisers is expected to slow down to 2-4 per cent in this financial year from 9 per cent last year amid import constraints, geopolitical headwinds and a high-base effect, a report said on Thursday. Crisil Ratings in the report stated that supply disruptions have also led to a rise in raw material prices, which in turn may increase the subsidy requirement. However, credit profiles are seen stable because of steady profitability, expected additiona ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 22 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday asserted that there is no shortage of fertilisers anywhere in the state, updating the availability report of the soil nutrients. Adequate quantities of fertiliser are available in all divisions, and to ensure that farmers do not face any problem, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to monitor the situation continuously, the state government said in a statement. The update comes amid reports of a shortage in some par ...Read More >
Lucknow: Efforts of the Yogi government have provided relief to the farmers in the state. The government said that there is no shortage of fertilizers anywhere in the state. Adequate quantities of fertilizer are available in all divisions, and to ensure that farmers do not face any problem, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to monitor the situation continuously. The government has taken a tough stand against black-marketing and overrating of fertilizers. Due to regular monit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove ...Read More >
New Delhi | Mumbai: India and China may commence discussions shortly on a trade package covering supplies of critical rare earth magnets, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals, said people with knowledge of the matter. This would signal a thaw in relations with the neighbour amid heightening tensions with the US and the clamour from Indian industry to expedite imports of essential inputs from China. Consultations between representatives of the two countries are likely to take place later this month, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) State-owned SECI has received a bid of Rs 55.75/kg in the first auction for procurement of green ammonia under the SIGHT programme of National Green Hydrogen Mission, an official statement said. The government's Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme consists of two financial incentive mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen with an outlay of Rs 17,490 crore up to 2029-30. "In a landm ...Read More >
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