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Photos from a ceramic tile manufacturing hub in India left cold and dark by the Iran war
Only four to five large plants are operating as cheaper propane keeps production going, a manufacturer said.
- Following supply assurances from Gujarat Gas, some factories in Morbi are beginning to open, marking recovery for the hub that produces over 80% of India's ceramic tiles.
- Most natural gas used for kilns is imported via the Strait of Hormuz, where conflict in Iran disrupted fuel supplies, making production costs too high for local factories to remain competitive.
- Hareshbhai Bhadja, a partner at Granito, said only four to five of the 650 to 700 manufacturing units are operational as most cannot afford expensive propane gas, forcing workers to return home to Gujarat.
- A recent ceasefire has brought renewed hope to manufacturers in the city, with some facilities now beginning to resume operations as state support stabilizes supply chains.
- Proximity to ports on the Arabian Sea has historically supported the city in Gujarat as a major export center, making restoration of fuel supplies critical to maintaining its industrial status.
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Photos from a ceramic tile manufacturing hub in India left cold and dark by the Iran war
MORBI, India (AP) — Morbi, a vibrant industrial hub that produces over 80% of India's ceramic tiles, has been unusually quiet for the past month or so.
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