India Launches 2.5 Million Tonne Urea Import Tender Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions

India is moving to secure 2.5 million metric tons of urea through a state-run tender, a significant step to bolster domestic fertilizer stocks. The procurement, issued by Indian Potash Ltd, is specifically timed to support the upcoming planting seasons for rice, corn, and soybeans. Shipments are required to arrive by June 14. The initiative directly responds to recent supply disruptions originating from the Middle East, which have threatened the consistent availability of this critical agricultural input. As a major agricultural producer, India routinely relies on fertilizer imports to meet its annual consumption needs, making this targeted purchase a key measure to ensure input security for farmers during a crucial growing period.