India has largely remained insulated from the impact of supply chain disruptions triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Middle East crisis, said Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare. In an interaction with The Economic Times Digital, Khare said consumers are unlikely to face any major disruption over the next two to three months, although higher fuel prices could eventually raise transportation costs and indirectly impact food prices. Edited excerpts:
The Economic Times (ET): As the ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the Middle East conflict, continue to disrupt supply chains, how is the government assessing the impact on the prices and availability of the essential commodities in India?
