B Sharathbabu

B Sharathbabu

B Sharathbabu is a research scholar and a dealer in the treasury department of a private bank.

Absorbing a Fertiliser Shock Is Not the Same as Budgeting for It

India has absorbed a fertiliser shock while keeping its deficit goal in reach. Now its subsidy budget must recognise risk before the next crisis.

B Sharathbabu

M S Ramaratnam

October 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM IST

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