Cabinet approves NBS rates for P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2025, about ₹37,216 crore
The Union Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for Kharif 2025 (1 April to 30 September 2025) on 28 March 2025, with a budget need of about ₹37,216.15 crore.
Summary
The Union Cabinet approved the Department of Fertilizers' proposal on Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for Kharif 2025, from 1 April to 30 September 2025, on 28 March 2025. The budget requirement is about ₹37,216.15 crore, roughly ₹13,000 crore more than for Rabi 2024-25. Freight subsidy on Single Super Phosphate (SSP) was extended to Kharif 2025. The government makes 28 grades of P&K fertilisers available to farmers at subsidised prices through manufacturers and importers.
Key facts
- Approved
- 28 March 2025
- Season
- Kharif 2025: 1 April to 30 September 2025
- Budget need
- About ₹37,216.15 crore
- Versus Rabi 2024-25
- About ₹13,000 crore more
- SSP
- Freight subsidy extended to Kharif 2025
- Grades covered
- 28 grades of P&K fertilisers
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the approximate budget requirement for Nutrient Based Subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2025, approved on 28 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹37,216 crore
The Cabinet approved NBS rates for Kharif 2025 with a budget need of about ₹37,216.15 crore.
Under the Kharif 2025 NBS decision of 28 March 2025, freight subsidy was extended for which fertiliser?
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Correct answer: D — Single Super Phosphate (SSP)
The freight subsidy on Single Super Phosphate (SSP) was extended to Kharif 2025.