June 22, 2026 11:13 PM
Four fertilizer ships cross Strait of Hormuz, boosting India’s Kharif supply security
In a major boost to India's fertilizer security, four cargo vessels carrying consignments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and sulphur have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Indian ports, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Monday. The ships are headed to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, Paradeep and Mundra ports, where the cargo will be unloaded to augment supplies for the ongoing Kharif season. The government said India's total fertilizer stock stood at 1...