West Asia war hits production, jobs in Madhya Pradesh's industrial hub Mandideep

An India Today special report titled 'The Cost of War' reveals how the West Asia conflict has severely impacted Mandideep, the oldest industrial hub in Madhya Pradesh. Industrialists report a 30% plunge in production, with factories that once operated three shifts now running at half capacity. The crisis is largely attributed to delays in raw materials, particularly petroleum-derived plastic granules, as shipments remain stuck at ports or delayed via the Strait of Hormuz. The economic fallout is most visible at Labour Chowk, where hundreds of workers face unemployment.