India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning
- Posted on August 14, 2026
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India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoning
India faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement expenses for the nation. Farmers are urged to reduce excessive chemical fertilizer use for soil health. A new distribution system is being tested to manage nutrient sales. This situation risks impacting food inflation both domestically and abroad.
