MEERUT, March 7 -- As war rages in West Asia, handicraft exporters in Moradabad fear order cancellations, shipping disruptions and possible factory shutdowns if the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues.

Exporters say uncertainty is already looming over orders secured at international trade events, including the Frankfurt trade fair and business engagements in Turkey. According to Satpal, secretary of the Handicraft Exporters Association, the situation could deteriorate rapidly if the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran persists.

"Exporters have begun to feel the looming uncertainty. Orders received at the Frankfurt trade fair and in Turkey may come to a halt. If the war between the United St...