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Fuel, gold, edible oil, foreign travel, and fertilisers — how much do they cost India, and how much do they matter right now?

April is crucial for lemon trees, demanding specific care for optimal fruit. Balanced npk fertilization, with an emphasis on potassium, promotes larger, quality lemons. Strategic pruning, removing weak shoots and opening the canopy, enhances sunlight and air circulation, preventing disease and improving fruit distribution. This early spring attention ensures a bountiful harvest.

Home gardeners are discovering a simple organic fertilizer recipe. This mix uses common ingredients to feed plant roots. It promises more vibrant and abundant flowers. The recipe is gaining popularity online. It offers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical products. This approach helps plants thrive and gardens flourish.

IFFCO has achieved its highest-ever Profit Before Tax, projected to exceed Rs 4,106 crore for FY 2025-26, driven by robust fertiliser production and sales. The cooperative saw significant dispatches of both conventional and nano fertilisers, including new nano zinc and copper variants. IFFCO remains committed to farmer prosperity through innovation and balanced crop nutrition.

In Bihar, the LPG supply remains steady amidst concerns, as oil companies clarify that there is no significant shortage, attributing delivery delays to a surge in panic bookings. While commercial cylinder availability is only at 70% of what’s currently needed, domestic supply is unaffected. However, the ongoing crisis in West Asia has paused new connection approvals.

Even as it is confident of India’s ability to come out of the fresh global uncertainty, RBI has flagged five risks due to the US-Iran war that could negatively impact the economy.

Odisha is bolstering security at fuel stations and ensuring fertilizer availability amid West Asia conflict fears. The state is also promoting electric vehicles and exploring alternative fertilizer sources. Officials are monitoring economic impacts, including potential disruptions to exports and rising costs, and are implementing central government measures to maintain supply chain stability and consumer confidence.

A parliamentary panel urged the finance ministry to allocate fertilizer subsidy funds at the budget estimate stage to align with actual needs. The committee also recommended boosting domestic production due to higher subsidy burdens on imported urea and npk fertilizers, citing significant cost differences.

Amidst Middle East crisis concerns, India assures stable fertiliser supply for the upcoming Kharif season. Government data reveals urea stocks are higher than last year, with DAP and npk reserves also significantly boosted. Domestic production is expected to exceed consumption, and global tenders have been issued to ensure uninterrupted shipments.

Barely a month after recommencing production, Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd (ZACL) has shut down its npk plant due to lack of ammonia and phosphoric acid, said company officials.

The government's PM-PRANAM scheme, designed to cut chemical fertiliser use, has failed to disburse any incentives to states over two and a half years. A parliamentary committee urges an urgent review to simplify eligibility and release due funds, as the scheme's impact window closes.

The 25%-30% reduction in subsidy rates of decontrolled fertilisers will adversely affect the npk (Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potash) producer’s profitability, India Ratings and Research has said.

Five US service people were killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission over the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but there are no indications of hostile activity. Search and rescue efforts began immediately, and the identities of the crew members are being withheld until their families are notified. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed condolences and emphasized the daily risks faced by service members.

Beyond oil and gas, several other sectors of the economy will likely see a hit if the US-Iran war continues for a longer duration. According to Barclays, India's non-energy imports from the Middle East are sizable as well - at approximately 10% of total non-energy imports.