Two new urea plants with 25.4 lakh tn capacity to start production shortly: Govt

Business To Business, New Delhi, 14^th June, 2026:    The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers on Sunday announced that two new urea manufacturing plants are set to begin production soon, adding a combined annual capacity of 25.4 lakh tonnes and helping India reduce its dependence on imports.
According to the ministry, the expansion of domestic fertilizer production is part of the government's broader efforts to promote self-reliance and shield farmers from volatility in global fertilizer markets.
India remains one of the world's largest consumers of urea, and despite significant domestic production, the country imported more than 100 lakh tonnes of urea during the 2025–26 financial year to meet demand. The commissioning of the new plants is expected to narrow this gap and improve fertilizer availability for farmers.
The ministry highlighted the development while outlining achievements in the chemicals and fertilizers sector during the 12 years of the government led by Narendra Modi. Officials said increasing indigenous production capacity is a key component of the government's strategy to strengthen agricultural support systems and reduce vulnerability to international supply-chain disruptions.
Expected benefits of the new plants

• Increased domestic urea production capacity.
• Reduced dependence on imported fertilizers.
• Greater supply stability for farmers.
• Lower exposure to fluctuations in global fertilizer prices.
• Progress toward the goal of agricultural and industrial self-reliance.