The government allocated ₹2.02 lakh crore for fertilizer subsidies in FY 2025-26, with ₹1.93 lakh crore spent as of March 16, 2026.
The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for fertilizers has reached 14.72 crore beneficiaries since its inception in 2017-18.
To prevent hoarding, a monthly ceiling of 50 bags per buyer and a seasonal limit of 300 bags are enforced via Aadhaar authentication.
Fertilizers are regulated under the Essential Commodities Act and Fertilizer Control Order, empowering states to act against hoarding.