supply chain disruption

New Delhi, April 10 The commerce ministry on Friday said it will set up a weekly monitoring mechanism to track export-import trends and sectoral stress indicators, amid concerns that supply chain disruptions, logistical constraints, and rising input costs due to geopolitical tensions could...

New Delhi, April 6 The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) urged the government on Monday to implement measures to support credit and liquidity, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), due to concerns about the ongoing crisis in West Asia and its impact on India's...

New Delhi, April 6 – The Indian auto retail industry is projected to register positive growth in the first quarter of this fiscal year (Q1 FY27), despite geopolitical uncertainty, driven by the wedding season in the northern region, the rabi harvest, and the continued affordability benefits from...

Washington, April 5 The war against Iran has begun to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines raising fees for checked baggage to offset higher fuel costs.The average price of gasoline in the US has increased to USD 4.09 per...

Mumbai, April 2 India's sales volume of refined sunflower oil is expected to decline by about 10 per cent in the current fiscal due to supply-chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and rising prices, which are likely to drive consumers towards cheaper alternatives, a report said on...

New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30, providing relief to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles, and ensuring supply stability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis...

Government Waives Customs Duty on Key Petrochemicals Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi, April 2: The government on Thursday announced a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products to ensure supply stability and ease cost pressures on industries amid the ongoing West Asia...

Mumbai, Apr 1 US tariff orders are likely to moderate India Inc's credit profiles in the second half of FY26, and the West Asia conflict, especially its duration, will play a crucial role in determining how it pans out in the future, rating agencies said on Wednesday.Crisil Ratings, which...

New Delhi, March 31 India added more than 3.1 lakh new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March, and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued as the government accelerated the expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.With the...

New Delhi, March 31 India's real GDP growth for the next fiscal could decline by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 percentage points from their baseline estimates if the Middle East conflict persists through the next fiscal, an EY report said.The EY...

South Korea Launches Crude Oil Swap System to Counter Supply Risks Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Government Introduces Temporary Oil Swap Mechanism Seoul, March 31: South Korea’s government has introduced a crude oil swap system with private refiners starting Tuesday, aiming to stabilize...

India Aviation Sector Faces Aircraft Supply Bottleneck as Delivery Delays Stretch Up to 15 Years 1,700 Aircraft Orders Pending Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector is facing a significant hurdle in the procurement of new aircraft, with deliveries...

CII Praises Government Response to West Asia Crisis, Urges Industry Action to Manage Supply Disruptions Coordinated Policy Measures Help Stabilize Economy Amid Global Uncertainty New Delhi, March 29: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday commended the Indian government for its...

Tata Motors Says JLR Temporarily Pauses Production at UK Plant Amid Supply Constraint Production Halt Affects Select Vehicle Lines at Solihull Facility New Delhi, March 27: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Friday announced that its British subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover has temporarily paused...

New Delhi, March 25 The government has mandated that the supply of cooking gas, LPG, to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a new order aimed at accelerating gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a...

New Delhi, March 25 – Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) jointly asserted on Wednesday that there are no shortages of petrol, diesel, or LPG within the country. The companies urged citizens to disregard rumors...

Aluminium Extrusion Industry Seeks Urgent Government Relief Amid LPG, PNG Shortages Supply Disruptions Trigger Production Cuts Across Sector New Delhi, March 24: The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMA) has urged the government to introduce immediate relief measures as...

Maharashtra Increases PNG Supply to Commercial Establishments by 20% Amid Gas Disruptions Relief for Restaurants and Eateries as Supply Allocation Rises Mumbai, March 23: The Maharashtra government has increased the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments by 20 per cent...

LPG Refill Bookings Near Pre-War Levels, Supply Concerns Persist Amid West Asia Disruptions New Delhi, March 19: Domestic LPG refill bookings in India are gradually returning to normal levels following a surge triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. However, supply constraints continue...

430 Ceramic Factories Halt Operations Amid Fuel Shortage Morbi, March 18 In a significant disruption to India’s ceramic manufacturing sector, around 430 ceramic units in Morbi, Gujarat, have decided to suspend operations for at least three weeks due to a severe gas supply shortage triggered by...