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Budget FY28: Centre weighs up to 20% higher fertiliser subsidy amidst external headwinds

· Business Today Mkts

The current budgetary allocation of Rs1.7 Lakh crore as fertiliser subsidy is expected to surpass Rs 3 Lakh crore, with more than 65% having already been utilised, as per government sources.

Period
FY28

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