New Delhi, March 18 -- The automobile sector in the country may face near-term production disruptions due to constraints in industrial gas supply arising from ongoing disruptions in the energy market amid the West Asia conflict, according to a report by Axis Direct.

The report highlighted that gas supply constraints could impact key manufacturing processes such as automotive paint shops and forging operations, which rely heavily on gas-based heating systems. It noted that some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have already begun witnessing disruptions.

It stated, "Some OEMs have already begun witnessing minor disruptions, which could intensify if industrial gas allocations are curtailed further".

However, the report added that th...