Cabinet raises rabi fertiliser subsidy by 64% to ₹62,370 crore so farmers don't pay more
Higher global fertiliser prices pushed the government to raise per-kg support for non-urea fertilisers for the October–March season.
- Rabi outlay: ~₹62,370 crore (+64%)
- Nitrogen subsidy: ₹94.21/kg (was ₹43.02)
- DAP price for farmers: ₹1,350 per 50-kg bag
The decision
On 11 November the Union Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the rabi 2026-27 season, from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The outlay is about ₹62,370 crore, roughly ₹24,418 crore (64%) more than last rabi. The subsidy on nitrogen rises to ₹94.21 a kg from ₹43.02, and on phosphorus to ₹66.11 from ₹47.96.
What it means for farmers
The aim is to keep shop prices unchanged despite costlier imports. DAP stays at ₹1,350 for a 50-kg bag, with extra special support on top. Business Standard reports total spending on non-urea fertilisers this year could reach about ₹1.03 lakh crore, well above the budget estimate.
