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Moody's has cut India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 and 2027 to 6%, down 0.8 and 0.5 percentage points respectively, citing high energy costs, weaker consumption, and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India's 90% energy import dependency makes it among Asia-Pacific's most exposed economies to the ongoing US-Iran standoff.
India's central government is targeting up to a 20% cut in fuel consumption through a voluntary nationwide movement aimed at reducing exposure to global oil price shocks. With India among the world's largest oil importers, the effort is designed to protect the economy from energy market volatility.
Morgan Stanley projects up to $800 billion in capital expenditure for India driven by the West Asia conflict, covering energy, defence, fertilisers, and data infrastructure. Higher oil and fertiliser import costs remain the key downside risk. The net impact on India hinges on conflict duration and global supply chain
India is fast-tracking flex-fuel vehicle adoption to reduce reliance on imported crude oil as global energy markets face geopolitical disruption. The move could cut foreign exchange outflows and reshape fuel retail and automotive manufacturing standards. Specific blend mandates and regulatory timelines have yet to be
The IMF has warned that Asia is materially vulnerable to energy shocks arising from war-related supply disruptions, citing the region's dependence on imported fuel. The warning raises the risk of renewed inflation pressure, potential current account deterioration, and delayed monetary easing across multiple Asian econo
China's economy recovered in Q1 2025, but the ongoing conflict involving Iran is weighing on the 2026 growth outlook. Energy market disruption tied to Middle East instability presents the key transmission risk, with potential pressure on manufacturing costs and export demand. Beijing's policy response to the external s
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Moody's has cut India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 and 2027 to 6%, down 0.8 and 0.5 percentage points respectively, citing high energy costs, weaker consumption, and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India's 90% energy import dependency makes it among Asia-Pacific's most exposed economies to the ongoing US-Iran standoff.
1mo ago · 4 min · Economy
India's central government is targeting up to a 20% cut in fuel consumption through a voluntary nationwide movement aimed at reducing exposure to global oil price shocks. With India among the world's largest oil importers, the effort is designed to protect the economy from energy market volatility.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Morgan Stanley projects up to $800 billion in capital expenditure for India driven by the West Asia conflict, covering energy, defence, fertilisers, and data infrastructure. Higher oil and fertiliser import costs remain the key downside risk. The net impact on India hinges on conflict duration and global supply chain
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
India is fast-tracking flex-fuel vehicle adoption to reduce reliance on imported crude oil as global energy markets face geopolitical disruption. The move could cut foreign exchange outflows and reshape fuel retail and automotive manufacturing standards. Specific blend mandates and regulatory timelines have yet to be
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
The IMF has warned that Asia is materially vulnerable to energy shocks arising from war-related supply disruptions, citing the region's dependence on imported fuel. The warning raises the risk of renewed inflation pressure, potential current account deterioration, and delayed monetary easing across multiple Asian econo
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
China's economy recovered in Q1 2025, but the ongoing conflict involving Iran is weighing on the 2026 growth outlook. Energy market disruption tied to Middle East instability presents the key transmission risk, with potential pressure on manufacturing costs and export demand. Beijing's policy response to the external s
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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