The war in West Asia is causing significant disruptions in Punjab's industrial landscape, particularly affecting the garment, bicycle, and rice export sectors. Manufacturers are grappling with labor shortages, long gas queues, and delayed shipments, which have collectively driven input costs up by 15-20%. For instance, Hero Ecotech, a bicycle manufacturer based in Ludhiana, has switched from industrial gas to diesel due to shortages, further escalating costs. The company, which exports around 60% of its 200,000 bicycles produced annually to the US and Europe, is struggling to absorb these increased expenses. Similarly, garment maker Eveline International has reported order delays and uncertainty due to both US tariffs and the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, DRRK Foods, a rice exporter from Amritsar, noted a 20-25% decline in shipments to the Middle East, its largest market, as many ports remain non-functional. The rising costs of freight, marine insurance, and port handling are compounding these challenges, prompting exporters to call for a swift resolution to the conflict to safeguard their operations.