Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel said that India produced 24.23 lakh tonnes of fertiliser, including urea and DAP, in the first three weeks of March (March 1-24, 2026), despite disruptions in gas supply caused by the West Asia crisis. Out of which, urea production stood at 13.55 lakh tonnes, while Di ammonium Phosphate (DAP)/NPK production was at 7.62 lakh tonnes and Single Super Phosphate (SSP) production was at 3.06 lakh tonnes, during March 1-24, 2026. 

The minister said that to keep gas supply smooth for fertiliser plants, the government has given the fertiliser sector priority, ensuring that at least 70% of the required gas supply is maintained. Gas supply to fertiliser units has been kept at 65% of their average consumption over the past six months, based on what is currently operationally available.

As of March 23, stock level of urea was at 53.08 lakh tonnes, DAP was at 21.80 lakh tonnes, Muriate of Potash was at 7.98 lakh tonnes and NPKs was at 48.38 lakh tonnes.