The South Asian nation’s urea production relies heavily on natural gas, much of which is imported from the Middle East and used to make ammonia, a key input. Indian authorities are in talks with major producers and exporters of nitrogen-based and phosphatic fertilisers to secure direct supplies. Global urea prices have surged since the start of the war as nearly 45% of world supplies pass through the Persian Gulf. India requires about 39 million tonnes of fertilisers for crops grown during the June-September rainy season, according to the fertiliser ministry. The country had opening stockpiles of about 18 million tonnes, with the remainder expected to be met through domestic production and imports, it said.

Source: The Edge Markets April 06, 2026 07:46 UTC