Last Updated on April 27, 2026 9:34 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
By S.N. Verma / New Delhi
The Department of Fertilizers has confirmed that India maintains an ample surplus of fertilizers, ensuring a steady and continuous supply to meet the needs of the farming community. Fertilizer availability remains robust, with current supply levels consistently exceeding the national demand.
Strategic Preparedness for Kharif 2026
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has estimated the total fertilizer requirement for the Kharif 2026 season at 390.54 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT). During an inter-ministerial press conference held in New Delhi, Aparna Sharma, Additional Secretary of the Department of Fertilizers, revealed that the country currently holds a stock of approximately 190 LMT (49%). This is significantly higher than the traditional stock level of 33%.
“This surplus is a direct result of the government’s meticulous advance planning, pre-stocking strategies, and efficient logistics management. It places the country in a strong starting position for the current Kharif season,” Sharma stated.
Year-on-Year Stock Comparison
The current fertilizer reserves show a marked improvement compared to the same period last year. Total national stocks have risen to 190.21 LMT, up from 169.24 LMT in the previous year.
Current Stock Levels (in LMT):
- Urea: 71.58 (vs. 70.67 last year)
- DAP: 22.35 (vs. 15.07 last year)
- NPK: 57.56 (vs. 44.49 last year)
- SSP: 26.26 (vs. 26.14 last year)
- MOP: 12.46 (vs. 12.87 last year)
Supply vs. Requirement (April 1 – April 26, 2026)
Data released by the Department of Fertilizers highlights that supply across all states remains exceptionally strong. For the period of April 1 to April 26, availability has far outpaced the actual requirement:
| Fertilizer Type | Requirement (LMT) | Availability (LMT) |
| Urea | 20.54 | 71.40 |
| DAP | 6.67 | 23.09 |
| NPK | 8.43 | 53.40 |
| MOP | 1.96 | 8.38 |
| SSP | 3.73 | 25.78 |
Price Stability: Shielding Farmers from Global Volatility
In a move to ensure farmer welfare, the Government of India has maintained the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of major fertilizers despite global market fluctuations.
- Urea: ₹266.5 per 45 kg bag
- DAP: ₹1,350 per bag
- TSP: ₹1,300 per bag
While global urea prices have surged past ₹4,000 per bag, the Indian government continues to provide it at a highly subsidized rate of ₹266.5. This highlights the administration’s commitment to keeping farming affordable and protecting domestic cultivators from international price shocks.
Domestic Production and Import Status
Following the recent global crises, India has strengthened both domestic manufacturing and strategic imports.
- Urea: 35.42 LMT produced domestically; 9.4 LMT imported.
- DAP: 4.50 LMT produced; 0.76 LMT imported.
- NPK: 12.08 LMT produced; 1.95 LMT imported.
- SSP: 7.01 LMT (Entirely domestic production).
- MOP: 1.85 LMT (Entirely imported).
In total, since the onset of the global supply crisis, India has produced 59.01 LMT of fertilizers internally and imported 13.96 LMT.
Energy Security and Global Tendering
The government has successfully resolved natural gas supply issues for domestic urea plants. Currently, fertilizer plants have 97% LNG/RLNG availability, allowing most urea units to operate at optimal capacity.
To secure future needs:
- Urea: After securing 13.07 LMT in February 2026, the government has now secured an additional 25 LMT of Urea through global tenders to diversify import sources.
- Recent Procurement: On Friday, April 24, 2026, Indian fertilizer companies issued a global tender for 12 LMT of DAP, 4 LMT of TSP, and 3 LMT of Ammonium Sulphate to ensure peak season availability.
A Secure Outlook
The Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) has conducted six high-level meetings to date to troubleshoot challenges in the supply chain. With input availability for Urea and P&K fertilizers fully under control, India’s fertilizer security remains stable, well-managed, and robustly stocked for the 2026 season.