Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Indian Associations Seek Budget Reforms
Two big groups in India, one making small fertilizers and the other making biogas, asked the government for some changes in the budget.
The fertilizer group wants all fertilizers to have the same 5% tax rate and easier licenses to sell their products.
The biogas group wants a big fund of ₹10,000 crore and higher subsidies to make their projects more successful.
They also want to sell special certificates to help the environment.
Both groups say these changes will help farmers and the environment.
Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association seeks uniform 5% GST on all fertilizers.
Indian Biogas Association urges ₹10,000 crore fund and 50% higher subsidy for biogas projects.
Both associations aim to ease working capital stress and promote innovation in their sectors.
Biogas Association proposes 5% FOM blending in fertilizers by 2028, increasing to 10% by 2030.
Associations to present recommendations to relevant ministries for Budget 2026 considerations.
- Who
- Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association and Indian Biogas Association
- What
- Requested GST reforms, higher subsidies, and unified licensing for fertilizers and biogas industries
- When
- January 11, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ease working capital stress, promote innovation, and support green growth
Fertilizer Industry
Biogas Industry
GST Rate
Fertilizer Industry
Uniform 5% GST on all fertilizers
Biogas Industry
Not applicable
Subsidies
Fertilizer Industry
Not mentioned
Biogas Industry
50% higher subsidy for biogas projects
Licensing
Fertilizer Industry
One Nation, One Licence system
Biogas Industry
Not mentioned
- Industry Bodies
- Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association, Indian Biogas Association
- GST Rate Requested
- 5%
- Biogas Fund Request
- ₹10,000 crore
- Subsidy Increase Requested
- 50%
- FOM Blending Target
- 5% by 2028, 10% by 2030
- Carbon Monetisation
- Green Certificate mechanism
- Date of Request
- January 11, 2026
