| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Approval of Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Rates for Rabi 2025-26 |
| Approved By | Government of India |
| Ministry | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| Implementing Department | Department of Fertilizers (DoF) |
| Validity Period | 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026 |
| Coverage | Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPKS grades |
| Total Fertilizer Grades | 28 grades |
| New Inclusion | Ammonium Sulphate ((NH₄)₂SO₄) |
| Estimated Budget | ₹37,952.29 crore |
| NBS Scheme Launch | 1 April 2010 |
| Core Objective | Promote balanced fertilization and ensure affordable fertilizers |
| Subsidy Rates (Per kg) | Nitrogen (N): ₹43.02, Phosphorus (P): ₹47.96, Potassium (K): ₹2.38, Sulphur (S): ₹2.87 |
| DAP Subsidy | Rabi 2024-25: ₹21,911/MT, Rabi 2025-26: ₹29,805/MT |
| Other Subsidized Fertilizers | DAP (18-46-0-0): ₹29,805/MT, MOP (0-0-60-0): ₹1,428/MT, SSP (0-16-0-11): ₹7,408/MT |
| Budgetary Allocation | Rabi 2025-26: ₹37,952.29 crore, increase of ~₹736 crore compared to Kharif 2025 |
| Fertilizer Production | Increased by over 50% from 112.19 LMT (2014) to 168.55 LMT (Dec 2025) |
| Foodgrain Productivity | 2010-11: 1,930 kg/ha, 2024-25: 2,578 kg/ha |
| Fortification Incentives | Boron-coated fertilizers: ₹300/MT, Zinc-coated fertilizers: ₹500/MT |
| Digital Monitoring | Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) tracks production, movement, and availability |
| Compliance Framework | Strict oversight on MRP, profit margin caps, mandatory MRP & subsidy display, penalties under Essential Commodities Act, 1955 |
| Key Figures | Union Minister: Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of State: Anupriya Patel |
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