India, April 12 -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia has posed significant challenges to India's trade ecosystem, particularly affecting the availability of packaging materials and disrupting logistics and shipping operations, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the ministry noted that disruptions in packaging materials and associated inputs have emerged as a key concern, impacting multiple sectors dependent on steady supply chains.

In response, the Department of Commerce has emphasized the need for a coordinated and proactive approach involving various ministries and stakeholders to mitigate the impact of the crisis.

"The Government remains closely engaged with all stakeholders to conti...