Fertiliser Shortages Persist as Coal Gasification Remains Unready

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Reported Facts

Observable data points shared across all narratives

•India is experiencing significant fertiliser shortages affecting crop production.
•Coal gasification, a method to produce fertiliser inputs, is not yet commercially viable in India.
•The technology requires substantial investment and development before it can alleviate supply issues.
•Farmers and agricultural sectors are directly impacted by the limited fertiliser availability.

What Could Happen If...

▸Indian government accelerates investment and development in coal gasification technology fertiliser production could increase in the medium term, easing shortages and benefiting farmers and food supply chains

Market Exposure

CommodityUreaUpward Pressure

Ongoing fertiliser shortages in India increase demand and prices for urea, a key fertiliser component.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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FINANCEThe Hindu - BusinessAmidst fertiliser shortages, coal gasification as a mitigating factor still a distant reality

India faces ongoing fertiliser shortages while coal gasification technology, proposed as a solution, remains far from practical implementation. The delay in adopting coal gasification affects agricultural productivity and food security, impacting farmers and the broader economy. Current supply constraints continue to pressure fertiliser availability despite efforts to find alternative production methods.