NEW DELHI, April 8 : South Asia's growth is expected to slow to 6.3 per cent in 2026 from 7.0 per cent in 2025 as the conflict in the Middle-East and disruptions in global energy markets weigh on the import-dependent region, the World Bank said on Wednesday.In its latest South Asia Economic Update, the bank s

April 8 : Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face a sharp slowdown this year under a scenario of a large but temporary rise in energy prices from the conflict in the Middle East, the World Bank said on Wednesday.The Iran war, which broke out in late February, has hit global oil suppl

Even as growth across the region slows, India continues to stand out as the main engine, providing a sense of stability at a time when the broader economic outlook remains uncertain.