New Delhi, March 30 -- The ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are beginning to impact industrial activity in India, with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Delhi NCR region and other parts of north India are reporting rising input costs, supply disruptions, and labour shortages.
Rajesh Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Faridabad IMT Industrial Association, said raw material prices have surged sharply, increasing by 25 to 75 percent, significantly raising production costs and compressing margins.
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