New Delhi, June 15 -- Following the announcement of a 60-day peace agreement between the United States and Iran, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on Monday assured that the country's fertiliser stock position remains comfortable for the ongoing Kharif 2026 season.

Addressing a press briefing, Joint Secretary in the Department of Fertilisers, Bandana Preyashi, said the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has reassessed the fertiliser requirement for the Kharif season at 383.9 lakh metric tonnes (LMT).

"The overall stock position of fertilisers in the country is comfortable for the Kharif 2026. The fertiliser requirement has been reassessed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) at 383.9 LM...