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116 bn at risk India engineering exports struggle as West Asia ceasefire stays fragile

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
116 bn at risk India engineering exports struggle as West Asia ceasefire stays fragile

Ceasefire may not fix the real problem: sea routes and costs

India’s engineering export outlook is under renewed strain as West Asia conflict disruptions persist despite a fragile ceasefire. While the pause offers limited relief, shipping route disruptions and rising input costs—especially petrochemical derivatives and LPG—are hurting production and shrinking export volumes. Industry players warn that volatility could keep pressure on manufacturing far longer than traders expect.

  • A West Asia ceasefire is easing little for engineering exports
  • Sea route disruptions are limiting movement and raising costs
  • Higher input prices for petrochemical derivatives and LPG are squeezing output
  • Volatility remains, keeping export uncertainty elevated
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