The Indian government, through Sujata Sharma (Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas), has assured that there are no proposals to increase retail prices of petrol and diesel following the state elections. Currently, the country has adequate stocks of fuel to meet domestic requirements. In light of supply shortages due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the government has prioritized natural gas allocation for the textiles and handicraft sectors, allowing them to consume 80% of their total natural gas needs from the past six months. Additionally, the textiles ministry is addressing customs duties on key inputs, including man-made fibres, to support the sector. On April 1, the government had already removed customs duties on multiple products, including those in the man-made fibre sector. The textiles ministry has also proposed the removal or deferment of anti-dumping duties on essential raw materials to mitigate the impact of volatile prices on producers.