Hope West Asia conflict does not affect supply chain: Tata Group chairman
The Hindu
Tata Group Chairman expresses hope that West Asia conflict won't disrupt supply chains, prioritizing employee safety amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) hoped that the current conflict between Iran and the US-Israel does not affect the supply chain, and said the conglomerate has plans to mitigate risks that can emanate from the ongoing war in West Asia.
He also emphasised on the safety of employees of Tata group companies working in West Asia.
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"Geopolitics is the most unpredictable situation. Last year was also a tough year. I think things will settle down soon, and I hope that the supply chain should not be a problem. As uncertainty prevailed in the geopolitical situation, we have planned to mitigate risks that can emanate from the prevailing situation, not only for the Tata group but also for the country," he said.
Mr. Chandrasekaran, along with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T.V. Narendran, and heads of various group companies, were here to pay tribute to Tata Steel founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata on his 187th birth anniversary.
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