Concerns have risen over the possible disruption of the Bab el-Mandab Strait, following the entry of the Iran-backed Houthis of Yemen into the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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The Bab el-Mandab Strait, also known in Arabic as the “Gate of Tears,” is located at the southern tip of the Red Sea.
It lies between Yemen on one side and the Horn of Africa on the other.
It connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, and further with the Indian Ocean.
Energy Statistics India 2026 presents key data on energy production, consumption, and trends, supporting policy decisions and energy planning in India.
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The Publication comprises an integrated dataset containing information about reserve, capacity, production, Consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities of India.
It also contains different tables, graphs, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards.
Recent geopolitical disruptions, particularly in West Asia, have highlighted India’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocks and the urgent need for long-term resilience.
Why Supply Chain Resilience is Critical for India?
Energy Dependence: India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil and more than 50% of its natural gas requirements.
Volatility in global energy markets directly impacts inflation, fiscal stability, and economic growth.
Food and Fertilizer Imports: India remains heavily dependent on imports of edible oils and pulses, exposing domestic markets to global price fluctuations.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia, has demonstrated the growing dominance of drones, missiles, and advanced technologies in modern warfare.
Saturation Warfare and Changing Military Strategy
Modern warfare is characterised by the growing use of low-cost, high-impact technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, swarm drones, and long-range precision strike systems.
Threat of Swarm Saturation: The deployment of hundreds of drones in a single coordinated attack has demonstrated the serious threat posed by swarm saturation.
