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. ADVERTISEMENTThe disruption comes at a time when India's car demand is soaring to record levels, with sales expected to cross 4.5 million units in the current fiscal year to March 31, leaving little excess inventory with manufacturers and dealers. Suppliers Reuters spoke to in India's western and northern car manufacturing belts said production will be managed until end-March. Tata said it is working with suppliers to ensure continuity and optimising production where required. "We have received some information about challenges in energy supply for our in-house and our suppliers' production operations," said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer for corporate affairs at Maruti, India's biggest carmaker.

Source: The Telegraph March 19, 2026 12:13 UTC