NEW DELHI: “You pocket all of the earnings when the going is nice however immediately go on prices when issues flip opposed. A little bit sharing of burden is probably not unhealthy for you” – the purported comment by a senior govt functionary has despatched ripples throughout govt circles. The official is alleged to have made the remark throughout a current interplay with some business representatives, who advised him about rising prices of uncooked supplies as a result of battle in West Asia. Whereas being sympathetic to them and assuring them of all doable help from govt, the official advised that the business might take in a few of the enhance in prices of supplies as a substitute of passing on all of that to shoppers. Ministries and departments – after getting inputs from industries on quick provide or non-availability of key supplies – have been taking over issues with businesses involved and in addition with “increased ranges” for locating options. Govt has arrange seven empowered teams of secretaries (EGoS) which repeatedly study potential disruptions to commerce, provide chains and logistics. These have additionally been taking mitigation measures and monitoring home availability and worth stability of important commodities. In the meantime, officers stated that in a gathering on the PMO Wednesday night, EGoS members shared the steps taken up to now and in addition the issues being confronted. These had been mentioned intimately, he stated. One of many points that dominated the dialogue was the supply of packaging supplies for meals gadgets, milk and medicines, hit by the disruption in provide of ethylene and propylene.