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FADA President warns that a prolonged West Asia conflict could hurt India's auto sector by impacting vehicle exports and the supply of oil and aluminum.
A prolonged conflict in West Asia could significantly impact India's automobile sector, particularly affecting vehicle exports and the supply of critical commodities like oil and aluminum, according to C.S. Vigneshwar, President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). While domestic demand remains robust, geopolitical tensions risk creating production and international trade challenges.
Vigneshwar noted that sustained conflict would affect the availability and pricing of essential resources, including oil for fuel and lubricants, and aluminum, a key component in vehicle manufacturing. He emphasized that a slowdown in exports is a primary concern for the industry, even as the government is actively working to mitigate these impacts.
