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For India, perceived as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, conflict complicates its ambitions of becoming a global manufacturing hub. The ongoing hostilities threaten political stability, further deterring foreign investments essential for post-pandemic recovery.

The international response has remained cautious. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hopes for a quick resolution, but limited U.S. leverage suggests that diplomatic mediation may be challenging. A prolonged conflict could disrupt trade routes, exacerbate regional instability, and derail broader economic goals in South Asia.