India has assured that fertiliser supplies for the upcoming Rabi season remain adequate despite disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
The government is closely monitoring global supply chains and import flows to ensure farmers have sufficient access to key fertilisers during the sowing season. Authorities are also assessing potential risks to shipments arising from geopolitical tensions and disruptions to maritime trade routes.
India relies significantly on imports to meet domestic demand for fertilisers, making stable international supplies and shipping routes important for maintaining availability and controlling costs.
Officials have indicated that contingency measures are being considered to minimise any impact on domestic supplies. Efforts are focused on maintaining adequate inventories, diversifying sourcing options and ensuring timely movement of fertiliser consignments to consumption centres.
The Rabi season, which generally begins with sowing from October, includes major crops such as wheat, pulses, mustard and barley. Ensuring timely fertiliser availability will therefore remain a key priority for the government as farmers prepare for the new crop cycle.
Despite continuing uncertainty in the Middle East and potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, India remains confident that fertiliser availability for the Rabi season can be maintained without major interruptions.