Fertiliser Stocks Rally as Centre Plans to Double Subsidy Budget Amid West Asia Crisis

 

By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
 

Summary:


Fertiliser stocks rallied after reports that the Centre may double its fertiliser subsidy allocation for FY27 due to rising global prices linked to the West Asia conflict. While India has sufficient fertiliser stocks for the kharif season and stronger domestic production, concerns over import costs and shipping disruptions pushed shares of FACT, Chambal Fertilisers and Coromandel International higher.

The ongoing disputes in West Asia are creating a massive ripple effect on international trade markets. Due to this, the department of fertiliser has made a significant move. It seeks a 100% increase in the subsidy budget for fertilisers in fiscal year 2026-27 because of the increasing prices of fertilisers globally.

The Department of Fertilisers recently approached the Finance Ministry with this urgent request. They want to double the subsidy from the budgeted ₹1.71 lakh crore allocated for the current financial year. Policymakers are worried that shipping disruptions in the West Asia region will heavily increase the government's financial burden. A senior official previously noted that the total subsidy bill could cross ₹3 lakh crore this fiscal year if the global crisis persists.

Chambal Fertilizers Ltd

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Balancing Import Pressures and Domestic Stocks

The Indian government provides massive subsidies to keep crop inputs affordable for farmers. Neem-coated urea sells for ₹242 per bag of 45 kilos currently. Diammonium phosphate costs ₹1,350 per bag of 50 kilograms. If shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz face prolonged blockages, India's import bills will shoot up quickly.

Despite the difficult global market, the domestic supply situation remains stable for now. Government officials confirmed that India has adequate stocks for the ongoing kharif sowing season. Reassessments show that the kharif fertiliser requirement stands at 383.9 lakh tonnes. Currently, the available stock is 197.56 lakh tonnes. This means the country holds more than 51% of the seasonal requirement, which is much higher than the usual 33% buffer level.

India has also made great progress in local manufacturing to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers. In 2025, domestic plants fulfilled nearly 73% of the country’s total fertiliser needs. Total production across urea, DAP, NPK, and SSP reached a record 524.62 lakh tonnes in 2025, up from 433.29 lakh tonnes in 2021. Even with these gains, imports remain necessary. India still brought in over 100 lakh tonnes of urea in the financial year ending March 31, 2026, to successfully bridge the demand gap.

Fertiliser Stocks in Focus on June 10 

News of the requested subsidy boost triggered a wave of buying in the stock market. Investors reacted positively on Wednesday morning, sending shares of top fertiliser manufacturers higher in early trade.

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd were in the top 5 gainers of the Nifty 500 index.

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) was founded back in 1943. Over the decades, the firm has grown into a highly diversified organisation. It holds core interests in manufacturing fertilisers, petrochemicals, and industrial equipment design.

FACT's share price increased more than 5% on Wednesday morning due to positive expectations about increased government support.

Coromandel International Ltd

Coromandel International Ltd is a flagship company of the Murugappa Group, formed in the year 1961. The business operates across two core segments, focusing on nutrients and crop protection. The firm can produce over 3.6 million tonnes of fertilisers and pesticides annually. It also makes specialised water-soluble options and biopesticides.

Driven by the positive sector outlook, Coromandel International Ltd's share price rose over 2% in early trade on Wednesday.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd was set up in 1985 by Dr KK Birla. Today, it stands as India’s leading private-sector manufacturer of urea. The company operates an integrated manufacturing complex in Gadepan, located in the Kota district of Rajasthan. This facility holds a massive annual capacity of 3.4 million tonnes.

Mirroring the industry rally, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd's share price rose over 4% in early trade on Wednesday.

Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), PTI, Times of India

Published Date : 10 Jun 2026

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