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Ratings agency Moody\u2019s slashed <\/strong>India\u2019s<\/strong> FY 2027 <\/strong>growth forecast<\/a><\/strong> to 6% from 6.8%<\/strong>, warning that prolonged energy supply disruptions could widen India\u2019s trade deficit and strain fiscal balances. <\/p>\n

What triggered this? <\/strong>The lowered forecast comes on the back of weaker private consumption and slowing industrial activity, as higher energy and input costs linked to the Iran war ripple through the economy. Brent crude has risen over 31% since late February, keeping volatility elevated and raising import costs for India, the world\u2019s third-largest oil importer. Higher oil prices are expected to push up inflation, compress corporate margins, and limit policy flexibility.<\/p>\n

IN CONTEXT-<\/strong> India\u2019s FY 2027 growth outlook remains contested as global uncertainty escalates. SBI Research retained a relatively optimistic projection of 6.8-7.1%,<\/a> while Fitch Group\u2019s research arm trimmed its forecast to 7%<\/a> from 7.7%, citing spillovers from the war.<\/p>\n

Sector-wide risks: <\/strong>Disruptions to energy and fertilizer supply chains are hiking up input costs across multiple sectors. Fuel-intensive industries such as cement, chemicals, and aviation are likely to see margin compression, while state-run oil marketing companies are absorbing losses due to capped retail prices \u2014 moving the cost burdens to their balance sheets. By contrast, infrastructure and utilities remain relatively insulated due to regulated returns and policy support.<\/p>\n

Why it matters: <\/strong>Any prolonged disruption in the Gulf \u2014 the source of over a third of India\u2019s remittances \u2014 could weaken inflows, widen the current account deficit and pressure the INR further, which has already depreciated 6.2% against the USD<\/a> in the last six months. Elevated risk premiums are likely to keep external financing conditions tight. Sustained disruption could entrench inflation and constrain fiscal and monetary responses, testing India\u2019s macro stability and investor confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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