US-Iran war, March 3 -- As geopolitical tensions escalate in resource-rich regions like Iran, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has issued a sharp warning: India's heavy dependence on imported natural resources leaves it dangerously exposed to global shocks.

In a post on X, Agarwal argued that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is more than a distant geopolitical event - it is a reminder of India's structural vulnerability. With oil, gas and gold forming a significant share of the country's import bill, he stressed that urgent action is needed to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign supplies.

"A major geopolitical shock in a resource-rich region, like the ongoing conflict in Iran, makes India vulnerable because of its hug...