India saves $1.8 bn on fertiliser subsidies, but no reform planned

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 16:01

India could save about $1.8 billion on fertilizer subsidies this year thanks to low energy prices but Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government, two sources said, has no plans to remove price controls, a reform that would risk angering farmers.

Govt allows 100% production of neem-coated urea

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 16:44

Government Wednesday allowed fertiliser firms to produce 100 percent neem-coated urea -- a move aimed at helping farmers boost income and reducing subsidy bill by up to Rs 6,500 crore.

Domestic fertiliser output to increase marginally

Last Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 17:38

The domestic production of key fertilisers increased only marginally this fiscal due to insufficient supply of raw materials, while imports of major crop nutrients declined.

Fertiliser production may rise by 9% in FY'13

Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012, 20:48

Fertiliser production in India,the world's second biggest consumer after China,is estimated to rise by nine percent to 37.6 million tonnes in 2012-13 on better capacity utilisation.