India’s Jaishankar warns of a major food crisis in coming months
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned that fertiliser shortages, disrupted energy markets and difficulties shipping grain could intensify food insecurity, especially across the Global South. His remarks were made in New York on September 28, 2026.
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Event date: September 28, 2026, when S. Jaishankar made the remarks in New York [2]
What happened
Jaishankar said the Ukraine and Iran conflicts had a devastating impact on Global South economies and warned that fertiliser shortages were already significant. He described the energy market as very tight, while cautioning that political interference in oil supplies could add pressure. [2][1]
References for this detail (2)
- 'Major food crisis' looms in coming months: S Jaishankareconomictimes.indiatimes.com · Article published: Sep 29, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
- EAM Jaishankar warns of 'major food crisis' in coming monthsthehindu.com · Article published: Sep 30, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
He said some major grain exporters might be unable to send shipments, particularly toward the Black Sea. That warning identifies potential disruption to food trade, but does not establish that a worldwide grain shortage has already occurred. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- EAM Jaishankar warns of 'major food crisis' in coming monthsthehindu.com · Article published: Sep 30, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
Jaishankar also connected the outlook to climate patterns including a possible super El Niño, as well as financial flows moving toward perceived safe havens during conflicts and away from Global South economies. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- EAM Jaishankar warns of 'major food crisis' in coming monthsthehindu.com · Article published: Sep 30, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
Context from the sources
The warning was made during a conversation hosted by Asia Society in New York on September 28, 2026, rather than as an announcement of a new food policy or emergency measure. [2]
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- [1] 'Major food crisis' looms in coming months: S Jaishankareconomictimes.indiatimes.comReferenced for: detail 1
- [2] EAM Jaishankar warns of 'major food crisis' in coming monthsthehindu.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3
Questions answered by the reporting
Which pressures did Jaishankar link to the possible crisis?
He cited fertiliser shortages, tight energy supplies and markets, disrupted grain shipments, climate patterns such as a possible super El Niño, and reduced financing for developing economies. [2]
What this could mean for you
Food and agricultural-input costs could come under pressure in exposed markets.
Higher energy costs, fertiliser shortages and constrained grain shipments can raise production and transport costs.
Reported basis: [2][1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The cited supply and shipping disruptions persist or worsen.
Possible time frame: months, if those conditions hold.
Tighter energy markets could add costs for households and businesses.
Jaishankar linked oil-supply security and political decisions affecting supply to market pressure.
Reported basis: [2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Energy supply remains tight and political disruption continues.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Further disruption to grain exports or fertiliser supply.
Additional pressure on energy markets linked to the conflicts cited by Jaishankar.
Pressure eases if…
Restoration of grain shipments and improved fertiliser availability.
Greater stability in energy markets and financing for vulnerable economies.
Still unclear
The excerpts do not identify which grain exporters may be unable to ship or specify the countries and commodities most exposed.
The timing and scale of any resulting food-price or availability changes remain unclear.
Market implications
Market impact
Sources (2)
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S. Jaishankar highlighted the looming food crisis caused by fertiliser shortages from geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Gulf. He emphasized that these issues are…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has warned of a “major food crisis” in the coming months, in addition to the already significant fertiliser shortages the…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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