**Executive Summary**
The Union Government has stabilized fertilizer prices for the Rabi 2025-26 season, capping Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) at ₹1350 per 50 kg bag. This measure aims to shield farmers from global price volatility. The government is ensuring adequate P&K fertilizer stock and has integrated advanced NPK grades under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) framework.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Price Stabilization and Support**
* Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is maintained at ₹1350 per 50 kg bag for the Rabi 2025-26 season.
* Special provisions of ₹3500 per MT are allocated for DAP to cover logistics, GST, and a 4% reasonable return for manufacturers.
* This initiative ensures that farmers are protected from fluctuations in global fertilizer prices.
**Fertilizer Availability**
* As of March 5, 2026, Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers are adequately available nationwide.
* DAP availability is 71.89 LMT against a requirement of 51.38 LMT.
* Muriate of Potash (MOP) availability is 18.17 LMT against a requirement of 14.18 LMT.
* NPKS availability is 108.39 LMT, exceeding the requirement of 76.48 LMT.
**Monitoring and Logistics**
* The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) is used for real-time online monitoring of subsidized fertilizer movement.
* Close coordination with the Ministry of Railways ensures timely movement and evacuation of fertilizer stocks to states.
**Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Framework**
* The NBS framework has incorporated advanced NPK grades, including 10:26:26 and 12:32:16.
* Subsidies are provided based on specific Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potash (K) content.
* This policy empowers farmers to choose nutrients based on crop and soil requirements, promoting balanced nutrition.
* The framework aims to reduce reliance on urea and preserve soil health.
**Average Retail Prices (per 50 kg bag) for Rabi 2025-26**
* NPK 10-26-26: ₹1814.82
* NPK 12-32-16: ₹1711.87
* Muriate of Potash (MOP): ₹1710.54
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** Will benefit from stable and affordable prices for key fertilizers, shielding them from international market volatility. They will also have access to a wider range of nutrient-specific grades for balanced crop nutrition.
* **Action Required:** Farmers should utilize the NBS framework to select appropriate fertilizer grades based on their specific crop and soil requirements for balanced nutrient application.
**Fertilizer Manufacturers**
* **Impact:** Guaranteed a reasonable return on investment and coverage for logistics and GST components for DAP.
* **Action Required:** Continue to ensure the supply and availability of subsidized fertilizers as per the government's pricing and distribution policies.
**Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers / Department of Fertilizers**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and monitoring the fertilizer price stabilization and subsidy policies, ensuring adequate stock and efficient distribution.
* **Action Required:** Continue to oversee the iFMS, coordinate with the Ministry of Railways for stock movement, and manage the NBS framework.
**Ministry of Railways**
* **Impact:** Facilitates the timely evacuation and transportation of fertilizer stocks to various states.
* **Action Required:** Prioritize rake movement for fertilizers to ensure efficient and timely supply to different regions.
Key Entities Referenced
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) framework: A policy framework for providing subsidies on fertilizers based on their Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potash (K) content to encourage balanced nutrient application.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers: The government ministry responsible for fertilizer policy and regulation in India.
Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP): A key fertilizer whose Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is being capped and stabilized.
Rabi 2025-26: The specific agricultural season for which fertilizer prices and availability are being managed.
Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers: A category of fertilizers whose availability and supply are being monitored and ensured.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Fertilizers
Government Stabilizes Fertilizer Prices for Rabi
2025-26; DAP Capped at ₹1350 Despite Global
Volatility
Robust Monitoring and Strategic Subsidies Ensure Adequate
P&K Stock Across All States
Minister Confirms Integration of Advanced NPK Grades
Under Nutrient-Based Subsidy Framework
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 3:16PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Government has reaffirmed its commitment to shielding Indian farmers from international
market fluctuations by ensuring the availability of key fertilizers at affordable rates for the ongoing Rabi
2025-26 season. In a comprehensive update on the fertilizer sector, the Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers announced that the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) has been
maintained at a stable ₹1350 per 50 kg bag.
To achieve this price stability for DAP, the government has implemented special provisions of ₹3500 per
MT to cover Other Costs, including logistics from factory to farm gate, GST components, and a
guaranteed 4% reasonable return for manufacturers. This move ensures that despite shifts in global prices,
the financial burden does not shift to the farmer.
Adequate Supplies and State-Wise Monitoring As of March 5, 2026, the availability of Phosphatic and
Potassic (P&K) fertilizers has remained adequate across the country. Nationwide data indicates:
DAP: Against a pro-rata requirement of 51.38 LMT, the availability stands at 71.89 LMT.
MOP: Availability is recorded at 18.17 LMT against a requirement of 14.18 LMT.
NPKS: A total of 108.39 LMT is available, significantly exceeding the pro-rata requirement of
76.48 LMT.
The Ministry utilizes the integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS), an online web-based platform,
to monitor the movement of all subsidized fertilizers in real-time. This is supported by close coordination
with the Ministry of Railways to prioritize rake movement and ensure timely evacuation of stocks to
various states.
Promoting Balanced Nutrition Under the revised Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) framework, the
government has incorporated additional fertilizer grades such as 10:26:26 and 12:32:16. By providing
subsidies based on the specific Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potash (K) content, the NBS policy
empowers farmers to choose nutrients based on specific crop and soil requirements.
The average retail prices for other key grades (per 50 kg bag) for the 2025-26 period are:NPK 10-26-26: ₹1814.82
NPK 12-32-16: ₹1711.87
Muriate of Potash (MOP): ₹1710.54
This strategic framework not only facilitates balanced nutrient application but also aims to reduce the
excessive reliance on urea, thereby preserving soil health.
This information was provided by Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilizers, in a written reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question on March 10, 2026.
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