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Kashmir tensions to have limited economic impact

Developments in Kashmir this week have again raised tensions between the Indian and Pakistani governments. History suggests the most likely scenario from here is that, after plenty of posturing, tensions start to cool over the coming days and weeks and there is no major economic impact. But even if there was a period of intensive fighting, as long as it was limited just to Kashmir it would have a very small impact on India’s economy.

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