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India's economy showed resilience with double-digit export growth and record vehicle sales in May, despite the West Asia conflict, but inflation, particularly in fuel and food, increased.

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Who
India, MoneyControl, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, India Meteorological Department
What
India's economy showed resilience with double-digit export growth and record vehicle sales in May, despite the West Asia conflict, but inflation, particularly in fuel and food, increased.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:25:47 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The war in West Asia led to increased crude oil prices and wholesale fuel costs, while a predicted below-normal monsoon threatens food prices in India.
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Despite global market turmoil from the West Asia conflict, India experienced robust export growth and record vehicle sales, indicating a strong performance in some sectors. However, rising inflation, fueled by increased wholesale prices for fuel and potential food price hikes due to expected poor monsoon, poses a significant economic challenge.

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