Vulnerable need quick relief amid West Asia conflict: Finance ministry report

 The report said the impact of the conflict on India will be felt through four channels: (a) supply disruptions to oil, gas and fertilisers and more importantly, to exports as well, (b) higher import prices, (c) higher logistics costs (e.g., freight and insurance) and (d) a possible decline in remittances by Indians in the Gulf countries. (The slowdown in exports to Gulf countries may not be particularly consequential for overall exports.) The report said the impact of the conflict on India will be felt through four channels: (a) supply disruptions to oil, gas and fertilisers and more importantly, to exports as well, (b) higher import prices, (c) higher logistics costs (e.g., freight and insurance) and (d) a possible decline in remittances by Indians in the Gulf countries. (The slowdown in exports to Gulf countries may not be particularly consequential for overall exports.)