Green forest fire notification in India

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

Forest fires occurred in India for approximately one week from April 6 to 12. Classified as medium-grade, these fires appear to have been extinguished, but the specific affected areas and scale of damage have not been confirmed.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural commodities: India is a major global producer of rice, wheat, and spices, so damage to farmland near forest fire areas could impact global food supply
• Textile raw materials: If cotton-producing regions are affected, concerns over raw material price increases and textile industry supply-chain disruptions
• Pharmaceutical ingredients: India serves as a supply hub for Ayurvedic traditional medicine ingredients and generic pharmaceutical raw materials, so forest resource losses could impact related industries
• Logistics network: Potential inland logistics delays if transportation infrastructure such as roads and railways within fire zones are damaged

3. Watch points

• Need to assess industry-specific impact levels by confirming specific fire-affected regions (states/cities) and damage scale
• Track additional fire outbreak risks during the dry season before monsoon and trends in the Indian government's forest fire prevention policies