The ongoing conflict involving Iran in West Asia has begun to create ripple effects across the global economy. India’s textile sector is also vulnerable to these disruptions. The impact is primarily transmitted through three major channels: rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and export market uncertainty. India imports a large share of its crude oil, therefore, any surge in oil prices directly increases the cost of petrochemical-based inputs used in the textile industry. As crude oil prices rise, the cost of key raw materials such as purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG) also increases, leading to higher production costs for textile manufacturers and squeezing profit margins. The conflict has also affected industrial inputs and intermediate materials used in textile processing. Reports from textile clusters indicate rising prices of chemicals, dyes, and packaging materials due to disruptions in energy and petrochemical supply chains. In some cases, shortages of industrial gas and chemicals have forced textile processing units to reduce production or revise job-work charges upward, adding further pressure on the sector. Another concern is the disruption of trade routes and shipping logistics. The Strait of Hormuz and other Middle Eastern maritime corridors are critical for global trade. This geopolitical tension has increased shipping insurance premiums and freight charges, while some vessels have been forced to take longer routes around Africa, extending delivery timelines by several weeks. These delays affect textile exporters who rely on timely shipments to maintain international supply contracts. The uncertainty has also affected our textile exports to Gulf countries, an important market for Indian apparel and fabrics. Exports worth several thousand crore rupees to the UAE and other West Asian markets are now facing potential disruptions due to logistical constraints and reduced trade activity in the region. Overall, while the immediate impact may remain manageable, a prolonged conflict could significantly escalate input costs, disrupt supply chains, and weaken export demand. Given that the sector operates on relatively thin margins and is largely composed of small and medium enterprises, an extended conflict could adversely affect its competitiveness and growth. In such a scenario, appropriate government support measures may be required to mitigate the adverse impact on the sector.