{"id":24863,"date":"2025-08-27T18:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=24863"},"modified":"2026-06-04T18:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:09:08","slug":"fertilizer-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Fertilizer: Top Startup Opportunities in Manufacturing &amp; Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agriculture has been the backbone of India\u2019s economy and fuels growth as its lifeline. Fertilizers are critical for food security and development; thus, their production and availability have been vital for India\u2019s development. Recently, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers published updated PIB figures on fertilizer manufacturing, availability, and import trends, which indicate positive developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To many entrepreneurs and to-be startup founders, the figures published are more than just policy updates. They indicate growth in business opportunities in areas such as agritech, logistics, fintech, regulatory compliance, and sustainable alternatives. In this article, we analyze the latest government fertilizer report and provide actionable insights for businesses, drawing on the entrepreneurial journey of India\u2019s self-made billionaires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited.png\" alt=\"Fertilizer manufacturing\" class=\"wp-image-24871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited-512x288.png 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fertilizer_Opportunities_Infographic-1-edited-920x518.png 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#1_Enhanced_Fertilizer_Producing_Facilities\" >1. Enhanced Fertilizer Producing Facilities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Related_How_to_Start_a_Profitable_Vermicompost_Business\" >Related: How to Start a Profitable Vermicompost Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#2_Imports_of_Fertilizers_and_Trade_Partnerships\" >2. Imports of Fertilizers and Trade Partnerships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#3_Fertilizer_subsidy_structure\" >3. Fertilizer subsidy structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#View_our_Books_on_Biofertilizer_Biofertiliser_Biogas_Organic_Farming_Vermicompost_VermicultureBiotechnology\" >View our Books on Biofertilizer, Biofertiliser, Biogas, Organic Farming, Vermicompost, Vermiculture,Biotechnology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#4_Availability_and_Distribution_in_Kharif_2025\" >4. Availability and Distribution in Kharif 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#5_Hoarding_and_Counterfeit_Risks_Policy_Enforcement\" >5. Hoarding and Counterfeit Risks: Policy Enforcement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Related_The_Rise_of_Bio_Fertilizers_and_Organic_Farming\" >Related: The Rise of Bio Fertilizers and Organic Farming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Business_Model_Suggestions_for_the_Fertilizer_Ecosystem\" >Business Model Suggestions for the Fertilizer Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Insight_Global_Trade_Using_Data_For_Imports_and_Exports\" >Insight Global Trade: Using Data For Imports and Exports<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#For_more_information_check_out_this_related_video\" >For more information, check out this related video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Takeaways_of_Indian_Business_Tycoons\" >Takeaways of Indian Business Tycoons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#NPCS_Opportunity_to_Feasibility\" >NPCS: Opportunity to Feasibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Find_the_Best_Idea_for_Yourself_With_our_Startup_Selector_Tool\" >Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/fertilizer-manufacturing\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-enhanced-fertilizer-producing-facilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Enhanced_Fertilizer_Producing_Facilities\"><\/span>1. Enhanced Fertilizer Producing Facilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest PIB release indicates remarkable growth in India\u2019s domestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-projects-reports\/profiles\/fertilizers-fertilisers-inorganic-fertilizers-mineral-fertilizer-macronutrients-micronutrients-npk-ssp-single-super-phosphate-urea-nitrogen-fertilizer-nitrogenous-fertilizer-diammonium-phosphate-projects\/z,,7c,0,a\/index.html\">fertilizer production <\/a>in the last decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urea production has more than doubled and is at 282 LMT, which is a 35% increase from 218 LMT in 2013-14.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The production of DAP and NPK fertilizers has also seen a 44% increase from 81 LMT in 2013-14 to over 116 LMT in 2023-24.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To some extent, revival of closed fertilizer plants under the Government\u2019s initiatives and supported local manufacturing has reduced dependency on imports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunity for Startups:<\/strong> Support manufacturing IoT\u2019s for fertilizer tracking, monitoring, and plant machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"related-how-to-start-a-profitable-vermicompost-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_How_to_Start_a_Profitable_Vermicompost_Business\"><\/span>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/vermicompost-business\/\">How to Start a Profitable Vermicompost Business<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-imports-of-fertilizers-and-trade-partnerships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Imports_of_Fertilizers_and_Trade_Partnerships\"><\/span>2. Imports of Fertilizers and Trade Partnerships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the country has made investments to boost domestic capacity, imports are still fundamental. To aid in both supply and pricing, the government has made long-term import arrangements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25 LMT import from Morocco under a 5-year agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31 LMT DAP annually from Saudi Arabia starting 2025-26.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversification of suppliers from Jordan, Oman, and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunity for Startups:<\/strong> B2B marketplaces, supply chain tracking and blockchain, and trade compliance consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-fertilizer-subsidy-structure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fertilizer_subsidy_structure\"><\/span>3. Fertilizer subsidy structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The framework put into place with regards to the subsidy has guaranteed that they are accessible and affordable to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fixed price of urea is \u20b9242 for 45 kg bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DAP is fixed at \u20b91,350 and subsidies are in place to cover the cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NBS scheme protects both the farmers and the subsidy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunity for Startups:<\/strong> Agri-fintech, distributor ERP, and forecast-powered data analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"view-our-books-on-biofertilizer-biofertiliser-biogas-organic-farming-vermicompost-vermiculturebiotechnology\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_our_Books_on_Biofertilizer_Biofertiliser_Biogas_Organic_Farming_Vermicompost_VermicultureBiotechnology\"><\/span>View our Books on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/books\/biofertilizer-biofertiliser-biogas-organic-farming-vermicompost-vermiculture-biotechnology\/z,,a,5,0,a\/index.html\">Biofertilizer, Biofertiliser, Biogas, Organic Farming, Vermicompost, Vermiculture,Biotechnology<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-availability-and-distribution-in-kharif-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Availability_and_Distribution_in_Kharif_2025\"><\/span>4. Availability and Distribution in Kharif 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For kharif 2025, fertilizer is projected to be comfortable for availability in all regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunity for Startups:<\/strong> Area-based shipment warehousing, AI-powered forecast, and advisory agritech apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-hoarding-and-counterfeit-risks-policy-enforcement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hoarding_and_Counterfeit_Risks_Policy_Enforcement\"><\/span>5. Hoarding and Counterfeit Risks: Policy Enforcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the last few years, almost 200,000 inspections have been performed to eliminate hoarding, diversion, and black marketing of fertilizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Startups Opportunity:<\/strong> Anti-counterfeit packaging, compliance automation, RegTech, QR code counterfeiting, and blockchain traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"related-the-rise-of-bio-fertilizers-and-organic-farming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_The_Rise_of_Bio_Fertilizers_and_Organic_Farming\"><\/span>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/the-rise-of-bio-fertilizers-and-organic-farming\/\">The Rise of Bio Fertilizers and Organic Farming<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"business-model-suggestions-for-the-fertilizer-ecosystem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Model_Suggestions_for_the_Fertilizer_Ecosystem\"><\/span>Business Model Suggestions for the Fertilizer Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Business Idea<\/td><td>Description<\/td><td>Startup Model<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agri-Fintech Solutions<\/td><td>Develop platforms for subsidy management, credit facilities, and dealer financing.<\/td><td>SaaS + Lending<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fertilizer Supply Chain Analytics<\/td><td>AI tools predicting fertilizer demand, optimizing stock &amp; transport.<\/td><td>B2B SaaS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import-Export Trade Hubs<\/td><td>Digital marketplaces linking Indian distributors with global suppliers.<\/td><td>Platform Model<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sustainability Ventures<\/td><td>Organic &amp; bio-fertilizer production reducing chemical reliance.<\/td><td>Manufacturing + D2C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anti-Counterfeit Tech<\/td><td>QR\/blockchain-based authentication for fertilizer packaging.<\/td><td>B2B Tech + Compliance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"insight-global-trade-using-data-for-imports-and-exports\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insight_Global_Trade_Using_Data_For_Imports_and_Exports\"><\/span>Insight Global Trade: Using Data For Imports and Exports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups can fulfill niche needs like trade finance, fertilizer cargo logistics, and export of agri-inputs to neighboring countries with long-term import contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"for-more-information-check-out-this-related-video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_information_check_out_this_related_video\"><\/span>For more information, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@niirproject?si=kmcjkJGgRmyDOFEU\">related video <\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"takeaways-of-indian-business-tycoons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways_of_Indian_Business_Tycoons\"><\/span>Takeaways of Indian Business Tycoons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age is no barrier for entrepreneurship, as exemplified by Falguni Nayar, who built her beauty brand Nykaa into a unicorn. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Mobility and AI crossover Ola and Krutrim showcasing scalability and vision by Bhavish Aggarwal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Flipkart&#8217;s Binny Bansal grew a $6,000 startup to India\u2019s most valued e-commerce company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunil Bharti Mittal (Airtel) \u2013 Developed and expanded a telecom empire catering to over 500 million customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uday Kotak (Kotak Mahindra Bank) \u2013 Established and grew to be one of India\u2019s largest private sector banks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"npcs-opportunity-to-feasibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPCS_Opportunity_to_Feasibility\"><\/span>NPCS: Opportunity to Feasibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At NPCS, we prepare Market Survey cum Detailed Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports (DPRs). These reports comprehensively document the processes of manufacturing, the estimation of the market demand, the planning of the plant capacity, the listing of the required machinery and suppliers, the complete assessment of the financial viability, and all these processes are undertaken in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"find-the-best-idea-for-yourself-with-our-startup-selector-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Best_Idea_for_Yourself_With_our_Startup_Selector_Tool\"><\/span>Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/business-finder\">Startup Selector Tool<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s fertilizer production boom, import partnerships, and subsidy frameworks are not just policy changes; they are also frameworks for new business opportunities for startups. India\u2019s growing and highly successful tycoons are focusing on capturing the emerging trends, solving fundamental problems and scaling business using innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Ministry of Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers, Government of India. Press Release ID: 2159809. pib.gov.in<br>\u2022 Entrepreneurial insights from Economic Times, TOI, and public biographies of Indian business leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Agriculture has been the backbone of India\u2019s economy and fuels growth as its lifeline. 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