A gas shortage in India is causing disruptions in the food delivery industry, impacting the operations of thousands of eateries, including quick service restaurants and cloud kitchens. As reported by Tech-Economic Times, limited cooking gas supplies have led to temporary closures or reduced capacities in many establishments, prompting some restaurants to explore alternative cooking methods like induction-based cooking.
In response, tech companies like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto are offering discounts on cooking appliances to help restaurants adapt. Additionally, restaurants are shifting towards induction cooking equipment, electric fryers, and ovens, introducing ‘crisis menus’ with quicker cooking items, and limiting operations to peak hours to conserve gas.
On a separate note, Apple’s manufacturing shift to India has seen significant growth, with the company now producing around 25% of iPhones in the country. This move, detailed in a Bloomberg report, is part of Apple’s strategy to reduce dependence on China, diversify its supply chain, and mitigate risks associated with tariffs and geopolitics.
India’s emergence as a crucial manufacturing hub for global markets, including the United States, underscores the ongoing efforts by tech giants like Apple and Samsung to enhance competitiveness despite higher assembly and component costs compared to other countries like China and Vietnam.
Source: Tech-Economic Times