Innovating Fertilizer Production in India

A new phase of technological transition for India's fertiliser sector

The Indian fertiliser industry is the cornerstone of the country’s food security, agricultural productivity and rural economy. India is the 2nd largest consumer, 3rd largest producer and one of the largest importers of fertilisers in the world. The sector plays a strategic role in ensuring nutrient availability, crop productivity and agricultural self-reliance.

However, the industry faces multiple challenges, including high import dependence, imbalanced nutrient use and soil degradation, rising subsidy burden, and a significant emissions footprint. At the same time, the sector is witnessing a new wave of technological innovation driven by the Green Hydrogen Mission, low-carbon manufacturing pathways, enhanced-efficiency fertilisers, circular economy solutions and greater resource efficiency.