Nutrient-Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2026-27

Why in News?

The Government approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Rabi 2026–27 season on 11 November 2026.

• Validity: 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
• The rates take into account trends in international prices of fertilisers and inputs.

About the NBS Scheme

• Under the scheme, fertiliser companies receive subsidies at rates approved and notified by the Government.
• Subsidies are linked to the nutrient content of fertilisers rather than being based solely on the quantity of fertiliser sold.
• It covers 28 grades of P&K fertilisers.
• Subsidy rates are determined twice a year for the Kharif and Rabi seasons.
• The key nutrients covered are: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S).

Special Provisions for Rabi 2026–27

• DAP: Special support will continue to ensure its availability at a fixed price of ₹1,350 per 50-kg bag, over and above the regular NBS subsidy.
• Other fertilisers: Special provisions have been extended to imported and domestic Triple Superphosphate (TSP) and imported Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP).
• Single Superphosphate (SSP): Freight subsidy will continue to promote SSP as an affordable alternative to Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP).
• Ammonium Sulphate: Subsidy on imported and domestically produced Ammonium Sulphate will continue.
• Sulphur Package: Support will be provided exclusively to domestic manufacturers of Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid.

Source: PIB

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