New Delhi : Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd. said it is hopeful that the government will address concerns over fuel supply disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, noting that authorities are actively working to manage the evolving energy situation.
“These are challenging times globally due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting energy supply chains. The government is working actively to manage the situation and we have full faith that our concerns will be addressed,” Suraj Mehta , chief strategy officer, HNGIL said.
He said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has so far handled global disruptions effectively and the industry expects appropriate steps to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
At the same time, Mehta said sudden disruption in fuel supply poses serious operational and safety risks for the glass manufacturing industry, which runs furnaces round the clock.
“Glass furnaces operate 24 by 7 and at any given point they contain 400 to 500 tonnes of molten glass. If fuel supply stops abruptly, the temperature inside the furnace can drop suddenly, which may lead to expansion of molten glass and severe operational challenges,” he said.
“In extreme cases, sudden cooling can even result in furnace blasts, which not only disrupt production but also raise significant safety concerns for workers around the furnace,” Mehta added.
The container glass industry supplies packaging to several key sectors including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, beverages and alcoholic beverages, making uninterrupted furnace operations critical for maintaining supply chains.
According to Mehta, if a furnace cools down completely or the molten glass drains out due to fuel disruption, restarting the furnace can take 10 to 15 days, besides affecting the structural health of the furnace and production stability.
“Given the technical complexities involved, the container glass sector should be considered a priority for uninterrupted fuel supply so that we can continue catering to critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG and beverages,” he said.
Mehta said the company has also written to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas highlighting the operational risks and seeking continuity in fuel supplies.
Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd. operates multiple manufacturing facilities across India and supplies container glass packaging to pharmaceutical, food, beverage and FMCG industries. The company was acquired in 2025 by the Uganda-based Turner- Madhvani Group under a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal as part of the insolvency resolution process.
