New Delhi, April 9, 2026 (AFP) - India hikes fertiliser subsidy as costs soar after Middle East war

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2026-04-09

India has hiked subsidies for farming fertilisers by 11 percent from last year to support its vast agriculture sector from surging prices sparked by the Middle East war. The agricultural sector helps sustain over 45 percent of people in India, the world's most populous nation, making it an influential voting bloc. "The subsidy would be provided to the fertiliser companies as per approved and notified rates, so that fertilisers are made available......

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