Turbulence Ahead For Indian Firms Caught In Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Executive Summary
Leading Indian firms with operations in the war zone stare at uncertainties and disruptions as sanctions by the US and Western allies threaten to choke the Russian economy.
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