It highlighted that the Department of Fertilizers is tracking global and domestic patterns carefully and taking the requisite steps.
The central government on Saturday confirmed that India has more than adequate stocks of fertilizers, especially for Kharif 2026, addressing speculations about a possible scarcity amid the West Asia conflict.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Our stocks of urea are more than what they were at this point last year. Our DAP stocks are double of what they were last year. Our NPK stock position is similarly much higher today in comparison to last year.”
As far as the domestic production of urea is concerned, the spokesperson said, “our current production will be more than our nominal consumption, especially since the Rabi season is coming to an end.”
“In addition, we had taken care to advance the scheduled annual maintenance of some of our plants, which means that we are able to maximize production with available gas,” he added.
The ministry further informed that the Department of Fertilizers had also floated global tenders well in advance in anticipation of the current situation.
“These have received a very good response and we expect to receive the bulk of the quantities ordered from a variety of sources by the end of March,” he added.
Furthermore, the Department of Fertilizers has also decided to procure spot gas on a competitive basis, and the first phase of purchase will take place by Tuesday, as per the ministry.
Attain and maintain comfortable stocks of fertilizers by 15th of May
The ministry stated that it is in touch with all its international partners to ensure uninterrupted supplies and hopes to attain and maintain comfortable stocks of fertilizers by the time Kharif demand peaks on the 15th of May.
It highlighted that the Department of Fertilizers is tracking global and domestic patterns carefully and taking the requisite steps.
“Observers and commentators would do well to look at the factual situation and not induce panic through uninformed speculation..." the ministry remarked.
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