As the conflict in West Asia enters its second month, Corporate India is staring at a fresh wave of uncertainty. The growing tensions — which have refused to abate despite talks of a truce — have disrupted trade flows, pushed up energy costs, strained global supply chains, and hurt production at home. One more month of the war, according to corporate leaders, could hurt balance sheets and push back investment plans lined up for the new financial year (FY27). For now, the growth outlook for the first quarter of FY27 remains weak, they said. “Business prospects have been turned on their head with the war in West Asia,” said Mohit Malhotra, global CEO, Dabur. “Just over a month ago, most FMCG businesses were preparing for a stronger FY27 as they were anticipating the (FMCG) market to get back on the growth path following the GST 2.0 reforms. Now, businesses remain unsure,” he added.