Claim of Higher Fertilizer Stocks Compared to Last Year

31-Mar-2026 07:21 PM

New Delhi: The Central Government states that, currently, the country holds a stock of over 180 lakh tonnes of chemical fertilizers—a figure exceeding the 147 lakh tonnes available during the corresponding period last year.

Estimating that the demand for fertilizers in the country will stand at approximately 390 lakh tonnes during the upcoming Kharif season, the government has affirmed that this demand will be met by boosting both domestic production and imports. Farmers, therefore, need not be concerned.

Currently, 27 urea production units are operational across the country, and the government is ensuring an increased supply of gas to these plants, which is expected to lead to a rise in production.

According to official statistics, the country presently holds stocks comprising 62 lakh tonnes of Urea, 23.40 lakh tonnes of DAP, 12.70 lakh tonnes of MOP, and 86.80 lakh tonnes of complex fertilizers. Every possible effort will be made to further augment fertilizer stocks during the months of April and May.