Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: A Nagpur-based research and development company has developed indigenous technology for manufacturing Water-Soluble Fertilizers (WSFs), offering a major breakthrough in reducing India’s reliance on imports. In FY 2023-24, the country imported 3.5 lakh tonnes of WSFs worth ₹2,000 crore, with nearly 90% coming from abroad, primarily from China.
WSFs play a crucial role in high-value crops such as fruits and vegetables, improving nutrient efficiency and water conservation. Until now, India lacked domestic…