India Secures Record 163 LMT Fertilizer Stock; 26% Higher Than Previous Year

• India's opening fertilizer stock for April 2026 stands at 163 LMT (lakh metric tonnes), a 26% jump over the 128.54 LMT of the previous year.
• Reflects the Atmanirbhar Bharat thrust in fertilizers — rising indigenous urea capacity, supplementary subsidy infusions, and Kharif/Rabi season buffer planning.
• Examinable across Prelims (schemes, numbers, ministry) and Mains GS-III (food/agriculture security, subsidies, self-reliance).