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Slower energy demand growth and higher oil costs weigh on earnings for energy-related Indian equities; the INDA ETF has concentration in Indian energy/consumption plays, which could underperform if crude stays elevated and trucking demand weakens.
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India is forecast to see slower gasoline and diesel demand growth this year as price hikes reflect higher oil costs triggered by the Iran war. Early trucking-sector stress suggests softer consumption and potential earnings headwinds for energy names, a risk gradient for INDA in the near term if oil remains elevated.
India expects slower gasoline/diesel demand growth this year. Oil costs rise on Iran war.
Early signs of trucking sector stress. Demand softness could hit refiners.
Price hikes last month reflect higher oil costs.
Impact on trucking and energy demand may weigh INDA near-term.
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