India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi - CNBC

India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi    CNBC Early economic data for March 2026 shows ‘moderation in economic momentum’ says Finance Ministry    The Hindu India growth outlook faces

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Quick scan — what you need to know:

• India flags slower growth, wider deficit as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi    CNBC Early economic data for
• March 2026 shows ‘moderation in economic momentum’ says Finance Ministry    The Hindu India growth outlook faces
• downside risks amid West Asia crisis, warns CEA    Telegraph India Israel-Iran war: India’s economy shows early strain;
• CEA warns of 'significant' hit to growth, inflation,    The Economic Times Government may unveil more relief for MSMEs,

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What led here, in plain terms:

• vulnerable sectors if Middle East crisis drags on: Report    The Times of India India flags slower growth, wider deficit
• as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi CNBC Early economic data for March 2026 shows ‘moderation in economic momentum’ says
• Finance Ministry The Hindu India growth outlook faces downside risks amid West Asia crisis, warns CEA Telegraph India Israel-Iran
• war: India’s economy shows early strain; CEA warns of 'significant' hit to growth, inflation, The Economic Times Government may

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• as Iran war raises the stakes for New Delhi CNBC Early economic data for March 2026 shows ‘moderation in economic momentum’ says
• Finance Ministry The Hindu India growth outlook faces downside risks amid West Asia crisis, warns CEA Telegraph India Israel-Iran
• war: India’s economy shows early strain; CEA warns of 'significant' hit to growth, inflation, The Economic Times Government may