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Govt absorbing up to Rs 2,700 per urea bag as global costs rise to Rs 3,000: Nirmala Sitharaman

1 source · first seen 17:25 2 Oct · updated 17:25 2 Oct

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  • The Centre absorbs up to Rs 2,700 per urea bag as global costs rise to Rs 3,000
  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the subsidy supports farmers
  • Higher subsidy costs affect government finances and Indian fertiliser companies

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Economic TimesGovt absorbing up to Rs 2,700 per urea bag as global costs rise to Rs 3,000: Nirmala Sitharaman17:25