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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 production of key WSFs like Calcium Nitrate, Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP), MKP, NPKs & 13-0-45, leaving farmers vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply…
