New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India has initiated emergency measures to address a critical shortage in urea supply as heightened demand during the ongoing kharif sowing season has significantly strained domestic fertiliser stocks.

The country's agricultural sector is experiencing unprecedented pressure due to increased cultivation activities, prompting immediate government intervention to prevent potential disruptions to crop production.

National Fertilisers Limited (NFL) has issued a tender for the import of 2 million tonnes of urea, marking the latest in a series of urgent procurement efforts.

This action follows a similar import initiative by Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and coincides with reports indicating that China has relaxed its export...