India, March 13 -- Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant on Thursday said the state government will raise issues related to export finance and alternative fuel arrangements faced by industries with the Centre amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with industrial associations and factory owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Samant said the state government is closely monitoring the challenges faced by industries following the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

He said the concerns of industries would be placed before Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, particularly those linked to export-related financial constraints, banking issues and the need for alternative fuel arrangements....