Category : Trade & Export


West Asia Conflict Triggers LPG Shortage in Indian Cities

The escalating West Asia conflict has disrupted commercial LPG supplies in major Indian cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai, forcing restaurants and hotels to consider shutdowns as authorities prioritize domestic household supplies.

Air India Keeps Jeddah, Muscat Flights as Others Halted

Air India and Air India Express will operate scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat on March 10, 2026, with 14 flights each, while suspending other West Asia routes until March 13. The group also plans 32 ad-hoc flights to the UAE, subject to approvals.

Middle East Conflict Strands Garment Shipments, Disrupts Supply

Airspace closures in the Middle East have stranded garment shipments from Bangladesh and India, disrupting exports to global retailers like Zara. Airlines cancel flights, causing cargo delays and rising freight costs across South Asia's apparel industry.

Iran-Israel War Disrupts India Banana Exports, Prices Fall

The Iran-Israel conflict has severely disrupted India's banana export trade, with vessels returning from Iran and freight charges surging. Exporters in Madhya Pradesh's banana belt face paralysis during peak Ramzan demand, causing domestic prices to crash

Delhi Gulf Visa Queues Unmoved by West Asia Conflict

Despite escalating tensions in West Asia, visa application centers for Gulf countries in Delhi remain crowded. Indian workers cite economic compulsion, with remittances crucial for families, outweighing perceived distant risks of conflict.

Mumbai 15-Coach Train Expansion Delayed, Only 5 Stations Ready

The ambitious plan to expand 15-coach suburban train services on Mumbai's Central Railway is progressing slowly, with platform extension work completed at only five of 34 stations. This delay impacts efforts to ease peak-hour crowding on the busy network.

Lenovo, Tech Firms Sue US for Tariff Refunds Post-Supreme Court

Lenovo, Nintendo, Dyson, and other tech companies have filed lawsuits against the US government, seeking refunds for tariffs declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The cases could lead to consumer class actions and widespread industry implication

India Issues Port SOP Amid West Asia Conflict

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has released a Standard Operating Procedure for India's major ports to enhance security and operational efficiency in response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

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