The night the glow faded: Inside the unprecedented silence of Morbi

The kilns that never sleep have finally gone dark. From the Strait of Hormuz to the heart of Gujarat, an energy chokehold has silenced India’s ceramic hub. Morbi, which accounts for a significant portion of the world's ceramic production, is facing an unprecedented crisis as natural gas supplies dwindle and prices soar. The disruption is attributed to geopolitical instability affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit point for global energy supplies. Manufacturers in the region warn that without immediate intervention or a resolution to the energy supply issues, the industry faces long-term structural damage and potential collapse.