India-Pak Tensions – Impacts on Trade Routes, Import of Goods, Transit Issues

Escalating India-Pakistan tensions have severely disrupted trade routes, particularly affecting land-based imports through Punjab and Rajasthan borders. Key commodities like chemicals, textiles and dry fruits face extended delays at customs checkpoints. The government has advised traders to explore alternative sea routes via Dubai or Iran, though this increases costs by 15-20%. Transit issues have particularly impacted Jammu & Kashmir's apple exports and Punjab's fertilizer imports. Authorities are implementing contingency plans including priority clearance for essential goods at Mumbai and Mundra ports. The situation highlights supply chain vulnerabilities in regional trade dynamics.