For India to be ready and able to handle any eventuality in the midst of the changing West Asian crisis, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that it needs round-the-clock monitoring and a calibrated response.

Rajnath Singh presided over the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which was established to keep an eye on the changing situation in West Asia and make recommendations for preventative actions to lessen its effects on India.

The meeting discussed the most recent events in great detail, as well as the measures the government should take to lessen any negative effects brought about by the current conflict.

Given the “uncertain situation,” the Defense Minister emphasized the necessity of continuous monitoring and the need to react with discretion in order to handle any potential scenario.

To make sure that the conflict has the least possible impact on the populace, he emphasized the necessity of exploring every avenue.

The actions being taken to address the situation were discussed with the IGoM by the seven Empowered Groups of Secretaries.

The Ministry of Finance informed it of steps taken to allay worries brought about by disruptions to world trade, assist and support the industry—particularly manufacturing—and boost investor confidence.

These include a complete exemption from customs duties on 40 essential petrochemical products until June 30, 2026; the declaration of a unique, one-time relief measure for qualifying units in SEZs to sell manufactured items in the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at reduced customs duty rates from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027; and the prohibition of using the provisions of GAAR in relation to investments made before April 1, 2017.

According to an official statement, these measures will lower cost pressures on downstream industries like textiles, packaging, and pharmaceuticals, promote supply stability in the nation, and give investors considering investments in India the necessary clarity.

With effect from April 1, Rajnath Singh applauded the Government’s move to limit the monthly rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices for domestic activities to 25%. This measure will shield the public from unanticipated fare hikes.

With increased refinery output to meet all consumption needs, the government has placed the greatest emphasis on the supply of household LPG. The IGoM was informed that there have been no reports of dry-out at LPG distributorships, and the delivery of LPG cylinders for household use is still proceeding according to plan.

Due to incidents of hoarding and black marketing, there was a momentary worry over the supply, which caused some locations to experience panic purchasing.

Since March 23, 2026, the Government has sold more than 4. 3 lakh 5 kg Free Trade LPG cylinders as part of its efforts to help low-consumption families and migrant labor. Particular attention is being paid to States where demand is greater.

The IGoM was informed that industrial needs reliant on commercial LPG are being met, with more than 80% of pre-crisis supply levels being maintained to ensure operational continuity.

In order to comprehend and satisfy the demands of various businesses, special meetings have been conducted with stakeholders and ministries. Auto LPG supply throughout the nation is being guaranteed by oil PSUs.

To meet the increase in demand brought on by panic buying and guarantee that consumers do not experience a shortage, the Ministers were told that the daily number of LPG deliveries has significantly increased.

Wherever feasible, Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is being aggressively promoted as a dependable alternative for industrial applications. In sectors where PNG is already in use for industrial applications, the supply is being guaranteed, ensuring operational continuity.