Morbi Ceramic Industry Faces Shutdown Amid Fuel Supply Disruptions from Middle East Conflict

The ceramic industry in Morbi, Gujarat, a major hub producing about 90% of India's tiles, faces a severe shutdown risk due to disrupted propane and natural gas supplies amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Nearly 100 units have already closed, with up to 400 more potentially shutting down within a week if fuel supplies do not normalize. The crisis has also affected export shipments and financial cycles. Industry leaders and the Gujarat government are monitoring the situation, seeking relief measures as operations remain uncertain beyond mid-March.