Gulf crisis disrupts Indian business landscape.

Gulf crisis disrupts Indian business landscape. Middle East hostilities have triggered an LPG supply shortage, forcing restaurants to reduce operating hours and conserve cooking gas. Nearly 90 percent of India's LPG imports originate from West Asia. The National Restaurant Association of India advised its 5 lakh members to implement shorter hours and suspend items requiring extended cooking. Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy face potential order declines as thousands of restaurants scale back operations. Around 10,000 eateries have temporarily closed or reduced capacity. The government has restricted commercial LPG distribution to prioritize household consumption. Cross-border payment startups also face business headwinds from the escalating tensions. Industry experts warn that without improvement within days, half of Mumbai's restaurants may be forced to shut permanently.