Middle East conflict may hit India’s exports beyond region if prolonged, says government

 A prolonged Middle East conflict could significantly impact India’s exports, both regionally and globally, due to supply chain disruptions, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal warned. He urged the pharmaceutical industry to reduce reliance on imported raw materials and build stronger domestic capacities to mitigate these risks and ensure continued growth in the sector. A prolonged Middle East conflict could significantly impact India’s exports, both regionally and globally, due to supply chain disruptions, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal warned. He urged the pharmaceutical industry to reduce reliance on imported raw materials and build stronger domestic capacities to mitigate these risks and ensure continued growth in the sector.