Overview

• Andhra Pradesh received an additional 53,000 metric tonnes of urea at Kakinada, Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam ports, with officials citing further arrivals and Markfed-led distribution.
• Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu denied any shortage in Andhra Pradesh, citing 94,892 tonnes in stock and the new 53,000‑tonne allotment, warning against misinformation and noting seizures of 1,284 tonnes linked to diversion.
• Telangana’s Agriculture Minister said the State sought 11 lakh tonnes and was assured 9.8 lakh tonnes for kharif but has received about 5.2 lakh tonnes, blaming supply gaps and a prolonged RFCL shutdown.
• Farmer unrest escalated across Telangana with warehouse entries, highway blockades and PACS staff locked in offices, as reports flagged urea bags sold at Rs 350–400 versus the subsidised Rs 266.50.
• Odisha districts reported long queues, rationing and road blockades over urea scarcity, prompting orders to tighten stock monitoring and rush emergency supplies.