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Iffco warns against unauthorised sale of its products on e-com platforms

The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) on Wednesday issued a stern warning against the unauthorized sale of its products on e-commerce platforms, stating it has not granted permission to any online marketplace to sell its products. The world's largest fertiliser cooperative emphasized that purchases made through these unauthorized platforms would be at the buyer's own risk and liability. IFFCO, in a statement, also said these platforms were misleading buyers by charging unfair rates and selling discarded products. "IFFCO will initiate legal action against those involved in unauthorized sales without an FCO licence or the required 'O' Form." The cooperative, which has been serving farmers for more than five decades, clarified that only its authorized retailers can sell IFFCO products through approved channels. The official prices for all products, including nano-fertilisers, are available on the company's website (www.iffco.in). IFFCO also cautioned against fraudulen

Iffco warns against unauthorised sale of its products on e-com platforms
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 7:35 PM IST

Iffco seeks govt nod to launch new nano NPK fertiliser in retail market

Fertiliser major IFFCO, which has introduced nano liquid urea and nano liquid DAP, has now developed nano NPK nutrient and sought the government's approval to launch it in the market. IFFCO's MD U S Awasthi said the cooperative will launch nano NPK product, which is in granule form, after the necessary approval from the government. He said the company will produce this product at its Kandla unit. IFFCO will sell this product at Rs 950 per bag of 5 kg, Awasthi said, adding that this will significantly reduce the consumption of urea and DAP (di-ammonium phosphate). In September, he said that the cooperative has invested around Rs 2,000 crore since 2017 on its two new innovative products nano liquid urea and nano liquid DAP. He is hopeful that farmers will adopt these key nutrients in a big way over the next 2-3 years. IFFCO launched the world's first 'Nano Liquid Urea' fertiliser in June 2021. Thereafter, it came up with Nano-DAP fertiliser in April 2023. Nano urea is available at

Iffco seeks govt nod to launch new nano NPK fertiliser in retail market
Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 7:01 PM IST

Cabinet approves Rs 22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Rabi season

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi season, 2023-24, on Phosphatic and Potassic (P & K) fertilizers to ensure the availability of fertilisers to farmers at "subsidised, affordable and reasonable" rates.Briefing the media on the decisions of the union cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the decisions are expected to entail an expenditure of Rs 22,303 crore."Subsidy for the Rabi season from October 1, 2023 till March 31, 2024, will be like this - for the nitrogen it will be Rs 47.2 per kg, phosphorus will be Rs 20.82 per kg, potash subsidy will be Rs 2.38 per kg and the sulphur subsidy will be Rs 1.89 per kg," he said."The subsidy will continue because when international prices rise, the government does not want it to impact our farmers in the country... Subsidy on DAP will continue...DAP will be available for Rs 1350 per bag as per the old rate. The NPK will be available at Rs 1,470 per bag," he added.

Cabinet approves Rs 22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Rabi season
Updated On : 25 Oct 2023 | 4:22 PM IST

Indian Potash sees no Canada supply hit amid row, hopes to extend deal

In April, Canpotex said it had agreed a supply contract with Indian Potash for shipments through Sept. 30

Indian Potash sees no Canada supply hit amid row, hopes to extend deal
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 5:24 PM IST

Agri booster: Centre hikes UP fertiliser quota to over 1.7 million tonnes

State farmers to get additional 88,000 tonnes of DAP in current rabi season; 24 railway rakes carrying DAP and NPK expected to arrive in the state within a week

Agri booster: Centre hikes UP fertiliser quota to over 1.7 million tonnes
Updated On : 23 Nov 2022 | 8:40 PM IST

India's potash facing demand destruction as world reels from high prices

Potash consumption will probably fall to 3 million tons in the year through March 2023 from 5 million a year earlier

India's potash facing demand destruction as world reels from high prices
Updated On : 28 Sep 2022 | 12:31 PM IST

Russia ready to donate potash fertilizers to developing countries: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to donate its potash fertilizers to developing countries.

Russia ready to donate potash fertilizers to developing countries: Putin
Updated On : 10 Sep 2022 | 7:53 AM IST

Nitrogen-potash-sulphur get higher subsidy hike than phosphate in new round

Hike is valid till September 30. Consequently, per tonne increase in subsidy in DAP and its products has also been lower than different grades of NPKS

Nitrogen-potash-sulphur get higher subsidy hike than phosphate in new round
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 12:47 AM IST

Indian, Israeli companies sign MoU for fertiliser supply for five years

The MoU would prove beneficial in view of the affected supply chain of potash due to the Ukraine-Russia war and escalating cost of potash and other fertilisers supplied from that region

Indian, Israeli companies sign MoU for fertiliser supply for five years
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 6:38 AM IST

Indian Potash signs five-year purchase deal with Israel Chemicals

Among the various items that have seen a spike in their prices due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict is Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertiliser

Indian Potash signs five-year purchase deal with Israel Chemicals
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 11:09 PM IST

Indian Potash signs 5-year purchase agreement with Israel Chemicals

Indian Potash Ltd has signed a five-year deal to import muriate of potash from Israel Chemical Ltd, according to a government statement released on Monday

Indian Potash signs 5-year purchase agreement with Israel Chemicals
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 7:20 PM IST

Cabinet okays Rs 28,655 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for rabi season

Total subsidy burden to be around Rs 130,000 in FY-22, almost 63% more than budgeted

Cabinet okays Rs 28,655 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for rabi season
Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 12:04 AM IST

Union Cabinet approves nutrient-based subsidy for P&K fertilisers

Government will spend additional Rs 14,000 crore on increase subsidy support for DAP fertiliser

Union Cabinet approves nutrient-based subsidy for P&K fertilisers
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 3:53 PM IST

Govt may slash subsidy on DAP, potash fertilisers

Govt may slash subsidy on DAP, potash fertilisers

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2018 | 2:42 PM IST