Crisil: West Asia conflict could shave 200 bps off India Inc margins, hitting FMCG, durables, paints

Crisil warns a prolonged West Asia conflict could cut India Inc operating profitability by ~200 bps in FY26 under a 9-month disruption scenario. Of 34 sectors reviewed, 22 face >10% profit decline, including consumer durables, paints, FMCG, tyres and autos. Export-led garments, textiles and pharma may benefit from rupee weakness.

— Filed Mon, 25 May, 2026, 18:15 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

Crisil warns prolonged West Asia conflict could cut India Inc operating profitability by 200 bps, with consumer durables, paints, FMCG, tyres and auto among 22 stressed sectors; export-oriented garments, textiles and pharma may gain from rupee depreciation.