supply chain disruption

Islamabad, March 29 – Prices of medicines have increased in the open market and the Bohor Bazaar pharmaceutical hub in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with prices rising from 50% to as high as 500%, local media reported on Sunday.Prices of essential medicines, including those for diabetes, hypertension...

Mumbai, March 28 A total of 27 LPG cylinders, including five that were full, were stolen from a delivery vehicle in a western suburb of Mumbai, prompting the police to launch an investigation, an official said on Saturday.The theft at Charkop in Kandivali (West) comes amid allegations of...

New Delhi, March 28 Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday claimed that India stands to suffer the most from the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, and accused the Narendra Modi government of lacking a "nation first" approach as well as being fixated on only winning elections.Sibal said...

Islamabad, March 28 – The average price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Pakistan has surged to PKR 3,900-5,135 per 11.67 kg cylinder from PKR 3,150-3,968 amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.Citing data from the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) published by the Pakistan Bureau...

New Delhi, March 27 Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Friday said its British arm Jaguar Land Rover has temporarily paused production on certain vehicle lines at the Solihull manufacturing facility in the UK due to a supply constraint from a supplier.In a regulatory filing, Tata Motors...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic decision to protect households from supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. According to a report by Akashvani Jammu, in a post on X, the LG stated, "Prioritizing the well-being...

New Delhi, March 27 A reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, and an increase in export duty on ATF and diesel, will result in a net revenue loss of ₹5,500 crore in two weeks, a top official said on Friday.Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs...

Mumbai, March 26 India's annual production of urea and complex fertilizers is likely to decline by 10-15 percent due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a Crisil Ratings report released on Thursday."The ongoing issues in the Middle East...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 26 The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar collectorate has issued a fuel purchase cap of ₹200 for two-wheelers and ₹2000 for three and four-wheelers amid the month-long West Asia crisis, an official said on Thursday.The order from the supply branch at the collector's...

Karnal (Haryana), March 26 Union Minister Manohar Lal said on Thursday that while global conflicts and geopolitical tensions pose a potential risk to the supply of petroleum products and gas, India is well-prepared to tackle such challenges and there is "no need to panic" at present.Speaking...

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 State-owned oil companies said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the country, urging citizens not to believe rumors circulating on social media or resort to panic buying.Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, said...

New Delhi, March 24 The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMA) has appealed to the government for urgent relief measures as the industry is struggling with severe shortages of LPG and PNG, triggered by the escalating crisis in the Middle East.ALEMA has urged the...

New Delhi, March 23 The Centre has directed states to prevent small coal retailers from profiting from the West Asia crisis, as global energy disruptions threaten to ripple into domestic fuel markets.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan...

Mumbai, March 23 The supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 per cent, according to state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, offering relief to restaurants and eateries.The government has decided to ease PNG...

New Delhi, March 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on Sunday evening with senior ministers to review the petroleum, power, and fertilizer sectors in light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, sources have said.The focus of the meeting is to ensure uninterrupted...

Itanagar, March 20 The Itanagar Capital Region administration has launched a helpline to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and price manipulation of LPG cylinders in the face of panic buying triggered by global supply chain disruptions, an official said on Friday.Capital Region Deputy...

New Delhi, March 20 The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to significantly increase input costs for India's crop protection industry by 20-25 per cent, CropLife India, an industry body, said on Friday, warning that disruptions in key shipping routes could lead to a shortage of essential...

New Delhi, March 19 – The upcoming English cricket season may face an unusual challenge due to a shortage of Dukes balls, which could affect preparations for both domestic and international matches. Delays in shipping routes in the Gulf, caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, have...

New Delhi, March 18 The prices of dried fruits in the national capital have risen by up to 50 per cent amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted the supply of several items, including medicinal herbs, traders said on Wednesday.Rajiv Bhatia, president of the Khari Baoli Market...