Union Govt approves Nutrient Based Subsidy for Rabi 2026-27 to ensure affordable fertilisers for farmers

New Delhi, November 11
The Union Cabinet has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for RABI Season, 2026-27 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers.

The tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi 2026-27 will be approximately 62 thousand 370 crore rupees. This is approximate 24 thousand 417 crore more than the budgetary requirement for Rabi 2025-26 season.

Briefing the media in New Delhi today after the Union Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the subsidy will ensure smooth availability of these fertilizers to the farmers at affordable prices.

In view of the recent trends in the international prices of fertilizers and inputs like Urea, DAP, and Sulphur, the government has decided to approve the Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2026-27 with effect from 1st October 2026 to 31st March next year on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers.