Fertiliser sales see sharp dip as El Nino dries up farm demand
Domestic fertiliser sales fell sharply during April-September 2026, with complex fertilisers down 22.2% and muriate of potash down 11.7% due to El Niño-induced dry weather. Despite increased production and imports of urea, the overall decline reflects subdued farmer demand. This trend may impact agricultural output as the kharif season progresses.