Calm before storm? Axis Bank's Neelkanth Mishra says India must brace for geopolitical shocks every 1–2 ye

Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra warned that India should brace for geopolitical shocks every 1–2 years, calling current tensions part of a broader US–China “grand war.” While markets stabilised after a ceasefire push, Mishra cautioned that disruptions to supply chains, energy and trade could intensify, demanding faster reforms and resilience-building.