Panic buying pushes urea and DAP sales to record levels in Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana and Karnataka
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Summary
Post-war supply shock demonstrates that rigid, digitized demand-side rationing breaks down under market anxiety, failing to insulate domestic agriculture when critical geopolitical corridors are compromised
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right