India’s fertiliser import dependence amid global disruptions risks food security and high costs. High NUE fertilisers could cut imports 40–50%, raise yields 15–40%, save subsidies, and boost GDP.
About The Author
Deepak Shah is the Chairman of the Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI), the apex trade body representing major agrochemical manufacturers in New Delhi. A US-educated mechanical engineer and visionary technocrat entrepreneur, he also serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of SML Limited (formerly Sulphur Mills Limited). With over 50 years of dedicated service to global and Indian agriculture, his work centres on advancing sustainable crop protection, reducing input costs, and boosting overall crop productivity for farmers.
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