NEW DELHI, March 29: Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) today said that India’s supply chain remains stable and resilient, while urging traders and consumers not to panic over misinformation regarding shortages of essential goods.
In a statement, CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal said the central government has assured adequate availability of essential commodities across the country. He further said that coordinated efforts between central and state agencies, along with monitoring mechanisms, have helped maintain uninterrupted supply chains.
CAIT National President B C Bhartia said traders have been advised to continue normal business operations and ensure smooth supply of goods. He also urged the trading community to cooperate with authorities to avoid any inconvenience to consumers.
The traders’ body criticised the spread of rumours about shortages, calling such claims baseless and against national interest. It called for strict action against those spreading misinformation that could trigger panic in the market.
Highlighting structural factors, CAIT said improvements in logistics infrastructure, diversified sourcing, digital monitoring, and increased domestic production have strengthened India’s supply chain resilience. It also pointed to strategic reserves, port operations, and transportation networks as key elements helping cushion the impact of external disruptions.
However, the statement comes at a time when experts continue to closely monitor global supply chains due to ongoing tensions in the region, which could potentially impact energy supplies and trade routes if the situation escalates further.
CAIT maintained that the trading community remains committed to ensuring price stability and adequate availability of goods across the country.
)UNI)
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