Agriculture boost: Cabinet clears NBS rates for Rabi 2025-26

The Union Cabinet has approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers. This decision, effective from October 1, 2025, aims to ensure affordable availability of key fertilisers like DAP and NPKS for farmers. The estimated budgetary requirement for the season is Rs 37,952.29 crore.