Government Declares Fertiliser Stocks at Decade-High Levels, Securing Rabi and Kharif Crop Seasons

India’s fertiliser inventory has reached a decade-high 180.12 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) as of March 10, 2026, providing ample supply security for ongoing Rabi harvest completion and upcoming Kharif sowing across 60 million hectares. The Department of Fertilisers reports urea stocks surging 21% year-on-year to 61.51 LMT, while DAP inventories tripled to 25.17 LMT and NPK complex fertilisers jumped 74% to 56.30 LMT, reflecting exceptional supply chain coordination.
MOP stocks maintain comfortable levels at 12.90 LMT, supporting potassium-intensive horticulture, while SSP inventory expanded 7% to 24.24 LMT. This diversified stockpile eliminates seasonal shortage risks, historically delaying planting and compromising yields across wheat (1,100 LMT target), mustard, and pulses dominating Rabi acreage.
Strategic initiatives underpin this achievement: PM-PRANAM incentivises state-level urea rationalisation alongside nano urea adoption, slashing conventional usage 20%; DBT ensures 100% subsidy disbursement to 14 crore beneficiary farmers; domestic urea production hits record 320 LMT annually, complemented by long-term DAP/NPK import contracts. Global price stabilisation further bolsters availability.
The comfortable positioning enables seamless transition to Kharif, covering 5 crore hectares of paddy alongside cotton, soybean, and pulses. Nutrient-Based Subsidy regime optimises NPK ratios, addressing soil micronutrient deficiencies prevalent across 120 million hectares of arable land.