India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, while inflation may hit 4.4 per cent this year and 4.3 per cent in 2027, an UNESCAP report said.
The Iran war is adding fresh pressure to the APAC economic outlook, disrupting energy and commodity markets, and trade and connectivity routes.
Low-skilled workers and low-income households are particularly vulnerable.