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Impact of cyclones on manufacturing firms in India

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  • Goldar, Bishwanath
  • Goldar, Amrita
  • Parida, Yashobanta
  • Saini, Atul

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The impact of cyclones on assets and sales of manufacturing firms in India is examined econometrically using data on manufacturing companies for 2008–2019. We find that there is about a 4–6 per cent dip in sales and a 2–3 per cent dip in total assets of manufacturing firms following a cyclone incident in the district where the firms' plants are located. The fall in sales is bigger for relatively small-sized firms. For multi-plant firms with plants in different states, which are relatively bigger firms, the impact may be small or even negligible. By contrast, cyclones cause a fall in total assets for both big and small firms. The adverse effect of cyclones on sales and assets of manufacturing firms is relatively less for firms with a high trade-technology orientation. We also find that cyclones significantly raise the risk of business failure among manufacturing plants, more so among small plants.

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  • Goldar, Bishwanath & Goldar, Amrita & Parida, Yashobanta & Saini, Atul, 2025. "Impact of cyclones on manufacturing firms in India," Environment and Development Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 30(3), pages 241-261, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:endeec:v:30:y:2025:i:3:p:241-261_4
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