Indian companies facing shipment d
Highlighting growing tensions in sectors dependent on global trade flows, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said Indian companies are facing disruptions ranging from shipment delays to shortages of key raw materials due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
In a statement, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said companies are already seeing “downstream impacts” as the conflict disrupts key sea routes and upends global supply chains.
“Indian companies are facing downstream impacts, ranging from shipment delays to disruptions in key energy inputs, as well as emerging shortages of essential raw materials and intermediates in many sectors that are heavily dependent on timely cross-border flows,” he said.
The industry body said the disruptions have also put pressure on energy markets and trade, affecting both imports and exports, the impact of which is being felt on manufacturing and other industries.
“The conflict in West Asia has disrupted vital sea routes and put pressure on global supply chains, energy markets, and both imports and exports,” Banerjee said.
Despite emerging challenges, CII underlined that India is better placed than in the past to absorb external shocks.
Banerjee said the country has entered this phase “from a position of strength”, supported by structural reforms and the government’s push for a self-reliant India, which has strengthened domestic resilience.
The industry lobby said the government’s response has been “prompt, calibrated and sustained” with measures including crude oil diversification, maximizing LPG production, export facilitation and currency stabilization.
According to CII, Indian industry is adapting to the shocks by accelerating energy diversification, optimizing supply chains and protecting jobs.
CII also highlighted the importance of ongoing investments in renewable energy, green hydrogen, biofuels and energy efficiency, calling them strategic imperatives to reduce vulnerability to geopolitical energy shocks.
Banerjee said, although the situation remains challenging, we are confident that the government’s approach, coupled with partnership-driven engagement with all stakeholders, will help India weather this shock and maintain its forward economic momentum.
The industry lobby observed that the challenge is important, but so is India’s ability to respond proactively while safeguarding all its interests.
