Cabinet Approves 64.3% Increase in Rabi Fertiliser Subsidy

The Union Cabinet approved <b>₹62,370 crore</b> in fertiliser subsidies for the 2026-27 rabi season. The allocation is 64.3% higher than the ₹37,952 crore set aside for the previous rabi season, an increase of ₹24,418 crore. The government said the higher subsidy aims to keep fertilisers affordable for farmers amid rising international prices and supply disruptions. India relies heavily on fertiliser imports, and the source says restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz affected supplies. It also cites 2024 World Trade Organization trade statistics stating that nearly two-thirds of India’s imported nitrogen-based fertilisers come from the Gulf region.