31 Mar 2026 | 5 Mins Read

India's GDP may slow if Middle East conflict persists

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India's real GDP growth may erode by 1 percentage point and retail inflation rise by 1.5 percentage points due to the Middle East conflict persisting through the next fiscal year, according to an EY report. The Indian economy, heavily dependent on oil imports, faces strong forward linkages with crude oil and energy, affecting sectors like textiles and chemicals.