supply chain disruption

New Delhi, April 11 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with Saudi Arabia's Trade Minister Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi on Saturday on ways to strengthen supply chains disrupted due to the West Asia crisis, after holding talks with his counterparts from the UAE...

New Delhi, April 10 The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters here has been closed after the vendor complained of a shortage of LPG supply, although a well-placed source said this is more likely due to the "high prices he has been quoting".The canteen on the SAI campus inside...

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...

Bengaluru, April 10 Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa, on Friday, urged the central government to address the auto gas supply issue as soon as possible, accusing it of failing to help auto drivers in distress.The minister met senior officials and representatives from state-run oil and gas...

New Delhi, April 9 The government has increased the supply of critical petrochemical feedstock to the pharmaceutical industry to ensure uninterrupted production of essential medicines, as global supply chains remain strained due to the crisis in West Asia.Prior to the West Asia conflict, the...

Thoothukudi, April 9 – The match manufacturing industry in southern Tamil Nadu will remain closed from April 12 to 25, as manufacturers have announced a complete shutdown in protest against the sharp increase in raw material prices and alleged hoarding by wholesale traders.Industry...

New Delhi, April 7 The country's aluminium extrusion sector has significantly reduced its production capacities due to the escalating crisis in West Asia, according to the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI).The disruption in global supply chains, triggered by...

New Delhi, April 6 The government on Monday extended the implementation timeline for the mandatory quality control order (QCO) on certain electrical appliances by six months, until October.The QCO applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar applications...

New Delhi, April 6 – The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian (veg) thali remained stable in March this year, compared to the same month last year, while that of a non-vegetarian (non-veg) thali fell by 1 per cent as chicken prices declined during the month, according to a report released by Crisil...

Bengaluru, April 5 IOCL said on Sunday that it is actively strengthening Auto LPG distribution across its network in Karnataka to address the surge in demand arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation.The company, however, highlighted that infrastructure limitations—including a limited...

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...

Bhopal, April 3 – The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication regarding the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumors and misinformation that...

New Delhi, April 2 Indian businesses said on Thursday that the government's move to exempt the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30 is a timely response to supply chain disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict, which will provide...

New Delhi, April 2 Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has asked over 30 CEOs and managing directors of group companies to prepare for a more challenging business environment, as the war in West Asia is disrupting supply chains, sources said.At a review meeting on the war's implications on...

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...

Erode, April 2 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin intensified his criticism of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday, accusing it of failing to protect the interests of key sectors such as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional...

New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia.The duty exemption, which is valid until June 30, will benefit...

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, April 1 – The government stated on Wednesday that it has adequate seed stocks available for the upcoming Kharif season, despite the West Asia crisis that has disrupted global supply chains.Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi...