Prolonged West Asia conflict impacting oil prices
Ongoing conflict in West Asia could keep oil prices elevated, pressuring India's economy through higher energy import costs and potential moderation in corporate borrowing.
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Ongoing conflict in West Asia could keep oil prices elevated, pressuring India's economy through higher energy import costs and potential moderation in corporate borrowing.
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