Despite West Asia crisis’ potential hit on Even as West Asia crisis could shave 1–1.5 percentage points off India’s GDP growth over the next 6-9 months, global consulting firm Kearney dismissed fears of rupee breaching the ₹100-per-dollar mark and slide to ₹130–140. Speaking to businessline during Kearney’s “100 Years of Impact” celebrations, the firm’s top global leadership said India’s next growth cycle driven by investments in green energy, electronics manufacturing, data centres and infrastructure—will provide a powerful buffer against geopolitical shocks, commodity inflation and supply-chain disruptions.