Overview

• Official data show urea availability at 183 lakh tonnes against a pro‑rata requirement of 143 lakh tonnes, with sales reaching 155 lakh tonnes.
• DAP availability stands at 49 lakh tonnes versus a 45 lakh tonne requirement, while NPKs are at 97 lakh tonnes against 58 lakh tonnes with sales of 64.5 lakh tonnes.
• India has locked in a five‑year pact with Saudi Arabia for 31 lakh tonnes of DAP annually from 2025–26 and secured 25 lakh tonnes of DAP/TSP from Morocco despite Red Sea rerouting that adds over 6,500 km.
• To shield farmers and deter malpractice, the Centre is keeping urea at Rs 242 per 45‑kg bag and DAP at Rs 1,350, alongside nearly 2 lakh inspections that triggered 7,900 show‑cause notices, 3,600 licence actions and 311 FIRs.
• Uttar Pradesh officials reported no statewide shortage and shared division‑wise stocks, with directions for tighter distribution monitoring to prevent smuggling and hoarding.