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Cabinet Approves Rs 37,952 Crore Fertiliser Subsidy for Rabi Season 2025-26

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for nutrient-based subsidy rates for the upcoming Rabi season. This decision covers phosphatic and potassic fertilisers that farmers will use from October 2025 to March 2026. The government has allocated approximately Rs 37,952 crore to support this initiative. This move ensures that farmers can access essential fertilisers at reasonable prices for their winter crops.

Key Points: Modi Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2025-26

  • Cabinet approves Rs 37,952 crore subsidy for Rabi season fertilisers
  • Subsidy covers 28 grades including DAP and NPKS fertilisers
  • Budget allocation increased by Rs 736 crore from Kharif season
  • Farmers to receive fertilisers at subsidised, affordable prices
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Cabinet nod to nutrient-based subsidy rates for Rabi 2025-26 on phosphatic, potassic fertilisers

Union Cabinet approves Rs 37,952 crore nutrient-based subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for Rabi 2025-26 season, ensuring affordable prices for farmers.

"The subsidy will be provided based on approved rates for Rabi 2025-26, to ensure smooth availability of these fertilisers to the farmers at affordable prices. - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers"

New Delhi, Oct 28

The Union Cabinet, Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the nutrient-based subsidy rates for Rabi 2025-26 on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers.

It approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi Season 2025-26 (from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026) on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers.

According to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the tentative budgetary requirement for the Rabi season 2025-26 would be approximately Rs 37,952.29 crore -- approximately Rs 736 crore more than the budgetary requirement for the Kharif season 2025.

The subsidy, including Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPKS (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potash, Sulphur) grades, will be provided based on approved rates for Rabi 2025-26, to ensure smooth availability of these fertilisers to the farmers at affordable prices.

It will help in the availability of fertilisers to farmers at subsidised, affordable and reasonable prices.

It will also help rationalisation of subsidy on P&K fertilisers in view of recent trends in the international prices of fertilisers and inputs.

According to the ministry, the government is making available 28 grades of P&K fertilisers, including DAP, to farmers at subsidised prices through fertiliser manufacturers/importers.

The subsidy is governed by the NBS Scheme. In accordance with its farmer-friendly approach, the government is committed to ensuring the availability of P&K fertilisers to the farmers at affordable prices.

According to the ministry, the Centre has decided to approve the NBS rates for Rabi 2025-26 -- effective from March 31, 2026, on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers, including DAP and NPKS grades.

The official statement further stated that the subsidy would be provided to the fertiliser companies as per approved and notified rates so that fertilisers are made available to farmers at affordable prices.

With the increase in minimum support prices (MSP) for various crops announced for the rabi marketing season of 2026-27, farmers are expected to receive Rs 84,263 crore as the government's procurement is estimated at 297 lakh metric tonnes, according to an official statement issued earlier this month.

MSP payouts to farmers for the government's purchase of foodgrains have more than tripled from Rs 1.06 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 3.33 lakh crore in July 2024 - June 2025, while procurement has increased from 761.40 lakh metric tonnes to 1,175 lakh metric tonnes over the same period, benefiting 1.84 crore farmers.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the subsidy increase is welcome, I'm concerned about the timing. Rabi season starts in October 2025 but rates are approved now? Hope there's no delay in implementation. The ₹736 crore increase seems modest given current inflation rates.
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Priya S
This is excellent news for our farming community! The MSP increase to ₹84,263 crore combined with fertiliser subsidies will really boost farmer incomes. My father in UP will be very happy with this announcement. Government is truly supporting our annadata! 🌾
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Michael C
The numbers look impressive - MSP payouts tripled since 2014-15 and procurement up significantly. But I hope the focus is also on soil health and sustainable farming practices. Over-reliance on chemical fertilisers can damage soil in long term.
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Anjali F
As someone from agricultural family in Maharashtra, I appreciate this forward planning. Knowing subsidy rates in advance helps farmers plan their cropping patterns better. The 28 grades of P&K fertilisers covered should meet most regional requirements. 👍
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Vikram M
The subsidy rationalization considering international prices makes sense. Global fertiliser prices have been volatile, so this proactive approach will protect Indian farmers. Hope the distribution system is efficient so farmers get fertilisers on time during Rabi season.

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