India’s auto boom at risk as Iran-Israel war chokes gas supplies, straining supply chains
NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) – India’s automakers and parts suppliers are bracing for production slowdowns and assembly-line disruptions as the Iran conflict chokes gas availability, threatening growth in the world’s third-largest car market. Some parts suppliers to India’s leading carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra are already reporting a shortage of gas to power operations, an early sign that supply chain issues are developing, according to two dozen executives at car companies, part makers and dealers. The disruption comes at a time when India’s car demand is soaring to record levels, with sales expected to cross 4.5