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flag War in West Asia blocks Indian grape, onion, and sugar exports, stranding thousands of tonnes and hurting farmers.

flag The war in West Asia has disrupted Indian exports of perishable goods, particularly grapes, onions, and sugar, with around 3,900 tonnes of grapes and 4,500 tonnes of onions stranded at Navi Mumbai’s port due to halted shipping routes and closed transit hubs. flag Soaring freight costs, extended sailing times, and suspended air and sea operations have forced exporters to sell goods at steep discounts or reroute shipments, risking financial losses. flag With the Gulf region a key market during Ramadan, the disruption threatens farmers’ incomes and highlights vulnerabilities in global supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical instability.

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