{
  "id": 11674848,
  "title": "India unlikely to face food, fertiliser crisis despite global headwinds: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/india-unlikely-to-face-food-fertiliser-crisis-despite-global",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:51:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-unlikely-to-face-major-food-fertiliser-crisis-despite-global-headwinds-finance-commission-chairman/articleshow/134658642.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW DELHI — Despite ongoing global conflicts and energy shocks, India is unlikely to face a major food or fertiliser crisis, according to the country's Finance Commission chairman, Arvind Panagariya. Speaking to ANI, Panagariya stated that India has strengthened its fertiliser supplies through the restart of domestic plants and by sourcing fertilizers from other countries. He noted that while the West Asia conflict had created some uncertainty, India had not experienced the severe energy shock that many had feared.\n\nEarlier this week, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had warned that conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia were affecting grain exports and fertiliser production, while rising energy costs and tighter financial conditions were straining developing economies. However, Panagariya remains confident that India's ability to absorb such shocks will increase over time. He added that if disruptions in major producer countries like Ukraine lead to lower supplies, demand for Indian food exports could increase, potentially benefiting Indian exporters.\n\nIn summary, Panagariya believes that India is well-equipped to handle the current challenges and does not foresee a food or fertiliser crisis on the horizon.",
  "summary": "India's Finance Commission chairman, Arvind Panagariya, indicated that the nation is well-prepared for potential food or fertiliser issues. He emphasized that India's fertiliser supply has been strengthened through domestic production and imports from various countries. Additionally, the country has managed to cope with energy shocks and uncertainties arising from conflicts in West Asia.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya says India unlikely to face food or fertiliser crisis",
    "Fertiliser supplies strengthened through domestic plant restarts and international sourcing"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}