Salt Trading Corporation Has 39,000 Metric Tons of Chemical Fertilizer in Stock
Summary
Salt Trading Corporation currently holds 39,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer in stock amid import and budget challenges. Preparations for continued supply are underway despite international and port capacity issues.
Key Points
- Salt Trading Corporation has 39,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer in stock.
- 126,000 metric tons of fertilizer have been sold in the current fiscal year.
- Procurement challenges stem from budget shortages, international crises, and limited port capacity at Kolkata.
- Tender processes for the next fiscal year's fertilizer purchase are underway with expected arrival timelines.
- There is no concrete agreement yet with India to use alternative ports for fertilizer import, complicating logistics.
