Rabi 2025–26 fertiliser subsidy estimated at Rs 37,952 cr
Nutrient-based subsidy rates approved for P&K fertilisers season
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New Delhi: The government’s tentative budgetary requirement to meet the subsidy cost for the ongoing Rabi 2025–26 season is approximately Rs37,952 crore, about Rs736 crore higher than the budgetary requirement for the Kharif 2025 season, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
The government approved the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi 2025–26, effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers, including DAP and NPKS grades.
The Centre’s nutrient-based subsidy scheme for the agricultural sector has resulted in a robust 50 per cent growth in domestic fertiliser production from 112.19 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2014 to 168.55 LMT in 2025,
Over Rs2.04 lakh crore allocated between 2022–23 and 2024-25 towards NBS subsidies has ensured affordable access to fertilisers for farmers.
The NBS scheme has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s fertiliser policy, promoting balanced fertilization, soil health, and sustainable agriculture. The digitalisation of monitoring through the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) and regular coordination with states has enhanced transparency.
