Government cuts Kharif fertiliser demand estimate on weak monsoon outlook

India anticipates reduced fertilizer use this Kharif season. This comes as the monsoon forecast suggests below-normal rainfall. Urea demand is now projected at 190 lakh tonnes, down from 194 lakh tonnes. Diammonium Phosphate demand is also lowered to 60 lakh tonnes. Government assures ample stocks of rice, wheat, and pulses for domestic needs.