Mumbai, March 4 -- The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has begun to severely impact Maharashtra's agricultural exports, leaving farmers and traders staring at heavy financial losses.
Nearly 2,000 containers loaded with bananas, grapes, and onions are currently stranded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). Among them are around 200 onion containers sourced from the major wholesale markets of Pimpalgaon and Lasalgaon in Nashik district.
Disruptions in global shipping routes due to heightened tensions in West Asia have delayed vessel movements, halting outbound consignments. Exporters say the situation has created a logistical bottleneck at the port, with perishable goods at risk of deterioration if s...