**Executive Summary**
This report details India's fertilizer security status for the Kharif 2026 season, noting that 51% of the 390.54 LMT total requirement has already been secured. The government has maintained stable Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) for farmers while scaling up domestic production and global tenders to ensure a 200 LMT buffer. Key activities include the arrival of NPK stocks through May and June 2026 and the weekly clearance of subsidy bills to maintain supply chain liquidity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Stock Levels and Requirements**
* The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) assessed the Kharif 2026 requirement at 390.54 LMT.
* Current holdings stand at 199.65 LMT, representing a significant increase in buffer levels from the usual 33% to 51%.
* **Production and Import Recovery**
* Post-crisis recovery efforts added 97 LMT to total availability, with domestic production contributing 76.78 LMT and imports accounting for 19.94 LMT.
* Domestic Urea production reached 46.28 LMT, supplemented by 12.51 LMT in imports.
* DAP and NPKs domestic production reached 6.20 LMT and 15.57 LMT respectively.
* **Global Tenders and Supply Logistics**
* Global tenders have been green-lit for 12 LMT of DAP, 4 LMT of TSP, and 3 LMT of Ammonium Sulphate.
* Raw material tenders are in progress for 5.36 LMT of Ammonia and 5.94 LMT of Sulphur.
* Approximately 7 LMT of NPKs are scheduled to arrive at Indian ports throughout May and June.
* **Price Stability and Monitoring**
* The government has announced no hike in the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for major fertilizers.
* The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) is clearing subsidy bills weekly to ensure liquidity for suppliers.
* The Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) has met eight times to manage availability challenges and ensure affordable rates.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
**Impact**
Farmers are protected from price volatility as the MRP remains unchanged. They are also assured of a steady supply of essential fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPKs) for the peak Kharif season due to the 51% advance stocking.
**Action Required**
Continue seasonal agricultural planning based on the confirmed availability of fertilizer stocks at existing prices.
**Indian Fertilizer Companies**
**Impact**
Companies are tasked with managing increased production and executing large-scale global tenders. They benefit from improved liquidity as the government is clearing subsidy bills on a weekly basis.
**Action Required**
Finalize aggregated global tenders for 19 LMT of fertilizers and manage the procurement of raw materials such as Ammonia and Sulphur.
**Department of Fertilizers (DoF)**
**Impact**
The department is responsible for the continuous monitoring of input availability and the financial health of the supply chain.
**Action Required**
Maintain the weekly schedule for clearing subsidy bills and monitor the arrival of 7 LMT of NPKs at ports during May and June.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Fertilizers: The primary administrative body responsible for maintaining fertilizer buffer stocks, managing global tenders, and clearing subsidy bills to ensure supply chain liquidity.
Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS): A high-level committee that monitors supply chain challenges to ensure farmers receive fertilizers at affordable rates without disruption.
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW): The department responsible for assessing total national fertilizer requirements for upcoming agricultural seasons.
Kharif Season: The central agricultural period for which fertilizer security, record domestic production, and price stability measures are implemented.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Fertilizers
India Bolsters Fertilizer Stocks: 51%
Requirement Met Ahead of Kharif Season
Fertilizer Stocks Surge to 51% of Kharif Goal; No Hike in MRP
for Farmers
India Secures 200 LMT Fertilizer Buffer; Domestic Production
Hits Record Post-Crisis
Government Green-lights Global Tenders for 19 LMT
Fertilizers to Ensure Peak Season Supply
Posted On: 11 MAY 2026 6:38PM by PIB Delhi
India’s fertilizer security remains strong and stable with the government ensuring availability consistently
exceeds requirements across all major categories. In a significant boost to the upcoming Kharif 2026
season, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has assessed the total fertilizer
requirement at 390.54 LMT.As of today, the country holds a comfortable stock of 199.65 LMT, covering more than 51% of the
seasonal demand. This is a sharp increase from the usual buffer levels of approximately 33%, reflecting
improved advance stocking and efficient logistics management.
For The Kharif 2026, the fertilizer stock is comfortable. The MRP of major
fertilizers remains very much the same.
- Ms. Aparna S. Sharma
Additional Secretary
Department of Fertilizers#FertilizerStock #FertilizerSecurity@JPNadda @Anupriya
SPatel @PIB_India @MIB_India pic.twitter.com/4t2fOqoXBV
— Department of Fertilizers (@fertmin_india) May 11, 2026
Post-Crisis Recovery
Following a recent crisis period, domestic production and imports have scaled up rapidly, adding
approximately 97 LMT to the total availability. Domestic production alone contributed 76.78 LMT, while
imports reaching Indian ports accounted for 19.94 LMT.
1. Domestic production and import of fertilizers after crisis;- (Lakh Tons)
Product Domestic production after Import reached on Indian Ports after
crisis crisis
Urea 46.28 12.51
DAP 6.20 0.76
NPKs 15.57 3.79
SSP 8.73 0
MOP 0 2.88
Total 76.78 19.94
Global Tenders and Future Supply
To ensure zero shortage during peak demand, Indian fertilizer companies have initiated aggregated global
tenders for 12 LMT of DAP, 4 LMT of TSP, and 3 LMT of Ammonium Sulphate. Additionally, tenders for
raw materials, including 5.36 LMT of Ammonia and 5.94 LMT of Sulphur, are currently in progress.
The government also confirmed that approximately 7 LMT of NPKs secured from out of SOH are
expected to arrive at Indian ports through May and June.For Kharif season 2026, The fertilizer stock is comfortable.
- Aparna Sharma, Additional Secretary, Department of Fertilizers during the inter-
ministerial briefing on recent developments in #WestAsia
(May 11, 2026)
#FertiliserSecurity #Kharif2026@PIB_India@MIB_India pic.twitter.com/2bspfjEFad
— Department of Fertilizers (@fertmin_india) May 11, 2026
Price Stability & Monitoring
In a major relief for the farming community, the government announced there is no change in the
Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of major fertilizers. The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) continues to
review input availability for Urea and P&K production regularly and is clearing subsidy bills on a weekly
basis to maintain supply chain liquidity.
The Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) has held eight meetings to date to navigate availability
challenges, ensuring that farmers receive fertilizers at affordable rates without disruption.
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