The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has fixed the maximum price of Sulphur Coated Urea at Rs 254 per 40 kg bag. The fixed price will apply to sales made by dealers, manufacturers, importers and pool handling agencies to growers of tea, coffee and rubber plantations, as well as to other cultivators. The government has clarified that the maximum price is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other applicable central or local taxes, which may be charged separately wherever levied. These include Rs 1.50 for 2 kg packs, Rs 2.25 for 5 kg packs, Rs 3.50 for 10 kg packs and Rs 5.00 for 25 kg packs. The notification has been issued by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and signed by Franklin L. Khobung, Joint Secretary.