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India faces ‘stiff’ external challenges, can’t rest on growth laurels: finance ministry review

IN · 2026-10-01

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Key takeaway

India's finance ministry warns of external pressures on capital inflows and growth.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIntensified global competition and unsettled trade relations increase uncertainty for India's external sector.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onCapital inflows into India slow as global investors become more cautious.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onTighter external financing conditions raise borrowing costs and constrain credit availability for Indian SMEs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face higher working capital costs and softer demand, impacting growth and margin.

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Source: LiveMint — Economy

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