Indian banks anticipate asset quality stress from the second quarter due to the West Asia conflict. Rising fuel prices will reduce consumer spending. Higher input costs will impact corporate profits. Small and medium enterprises face significant pressure. Lenders are becoming cautious about lending to this segment. This situation will be visible in upcoming financial results.

Amidst the backdrop of conflict in West Asia, India's economic landscape finds itself at a crossroads. Although the Reserve Bank of India projects a promising growth outlook, it…

The central bank said the impact of the conflict is likely to remain contained in the near term but warned that an escalation could derail India's otherwise positive growth…