Cabinet approves the Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2025- 26 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers

Key Points

1. The Union Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi Season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers.
2. The approved NBS rates are applicable from 01.10.2025 to 31.03.2026.
3. The tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi season 2025-26 is approximately Rs. 37,952.29 crore.
4. The budgetary requirement for Rabi season 2025-26 is approximately Rs. 736 crore more than the budgetary requirement for Kharif season 2025.
5. The subsidy will be provided on P&K fertilizers including Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPKS grades.
6. The NBS scheme for P&K fertilizers has been in effect since 01.04.2010.
7. Government makes available 28 grades of P&K fertilizers including DAP to farmers at subsidized prices.