India approves $8bn subsidy for phosphate-based fertilizers

India will provide a subsidy of Rs 60,940 crore ($7.96 billion) for phosphatic and potash-based fertilisers over the coming months to insulate farmers from higher global prices, information and broadcasting minister Anurag Singh Thakur said.

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