# NBS for urea would be welcomed by fertiliser industry, says NFL CMD - CNBC TV18

> India's finance ministry is reportedly considering a nutrient-based subsidy scheme covering nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, along with possible urea price decontrol. NFL's chairman said the industry would welcome a nutrient-based subsidy for urea, which would mean partial decontrol with price safeguards. No decision has been taken, and the company said it has no details of the policy.

- Date: 2020-01-16 · published 2020-01-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region India · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/55389-nbs-for-urea-would-be-welcomed-by-fertiliser-industry-says-nfl-cmd-cnbc-tv18
- Commodities: [Urea](https://feedsoft.ai/c/UREA.md)

## Why it matters

A move toward nutrient-based subsidies and partial urea decontrol would change Indian fertilizer pricing and import needs, which could move global urea prices depending on the final design and timing.

## Read by commodity

- UREA: neutral

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## Sources

- cnbctv18.com: https://www.cnbctv18.com/agriculture/nbs-for-urea-would-be-welcomed-by-fertiliser-industry-says-nfl-cmd-5068381.htm

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