Nirmala Sitharaman warns of West Asia crisis impact | #shorts

Añadido: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]We needed to do it. We have done some.

[00:00:03]But it during the West Asia crisis in which situation, context, environment or current contemporary reality in which we are living, I would want to highlight those activities that we've been undertaking.

[00:00:22]Actually, these launches are taking place at a time when the global environment is uncertain. All of us recognize that.

[00:00:30]The West Asia crisis not only is a diplomatic or a geopolitical issue.

[00:00:38]For businesses and common people, it can mean higher fuel cost, delayed cargo, costlier shipping, shortage of inputs, pressure on working capital, and uncertainty in export orders. Just imagine all of them coming together because of that West Asia crisis. What does the uh sense of uncertainty does that small unit will feel? And will they be in a position to make some kind of a plan?

[00:01:15]It's a big challenge even for countries, not just for India, for many other countries. And in that context, therefore, what is the kind of what is the depth of challenge for those MSMEs?

[00:01:28]The approach, therefore, has been and will have to be to protect citizens, support MSMEs, safeguard exporters, keep supply chains moving, and maintain economic stability.

[00:01:44]And that is why Honorable Prime Minister giving a call to conserve foreign exchange as far as possible is very important in this context.

[00:01:59]I I will dwell on that for a minute because that's led to a lot of narrative all around the country. We need to understand