Is Indian fertilizer use based on false narrative? – 9 Apr 2025

Government sales figures and industry-reported usage are drifting apart — and the gap is no rounding error.
8While official DBT sales show a steady, modest nutrient imbalance, industry data paints a picture of near-crisis.
8The disconnect isn’t just numerical — it shapes subsidies, imports, and the national narrative on soil health.
If the data is wrong, what else about India’s fertilizer story needs rethinking?