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Office of the Chief Economist, South Asia Region

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The World Bank's Office of the Chief Economist in the South Asia Region (SARCE) aims to generate knowledge on policy and institutional reforms in South Asia. Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in South Asia. Access South Asia’s economic updates, statistics, publications, development research and latest events.

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January 7, 2022

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Recent News

Para-tariff reform momentum at risk of slowing

https://www.themorning.lk/articles/CNVEsQeTA0lrM1quMOyC

05/08/2026

The Morning

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Phasing out para-tariffs

https://www.sundaytimes.lk/260426/business-times/phasing-out-para-tariffs-639524.html

04/26/2026

The Sunday Times

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Para-tariff phase-out to boost manufacturing and lift incomes: World Bank

https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Para-tariff-phase-out-to-boost-manufacturing-and-lift-incomes-World-Bank/44-790889

04/21/2026

Daily FT

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South Asia remains fastest-growing region; India continues as growth engine: World Bank

https://www.dailymirror.lk/international/South-Asia-remains-fastest-growing-region-India-continues-as-growth-engine-World-Bank/107-337948

04/14/2026

Daily Mirror

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India well placed to tackle global energy shocks: World Bank

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-well-placed-to-tackle-global-energy-shocks-world-bank/articleshow/130155867.cms

04/10/2026

The Times of India

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World Bank slashes India’s 2026-27 growth outlook to 6.6% on West Asia conflict impact

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/world-bank-raises-indias-fy27-gdp-growth-projections-to-66-flags-west-asia-conflict/article70841314.ece

04/09/2026

The Hindu

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India to remain among fastest-growing economies in FY27 despite the West Asia war: World Bank

https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-economy-growth-forecast-world-bank-fastest-growing-country-fy27-11775729515706.html

04/09/2026

Mint

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World Bank says South Asia growth to slow to 6.3% in 2026 amid Middle East co

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/world-bank-says-south-asia-growth-slow-63-2026-amid-middle-east-conflict-2026-04-08

04/08/2026

Reuters

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Urgent reforms needed to restore macro stability, sustain growth, create jobs: WB

https://www.bssnews.net/business/375734

04/08/2026

BSS News

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Recent Blogs

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South Asia opens up: How trade reforms impact households and sectors

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/trade/south-asia-trade-reforms-impact-households-and-sectors

Over the next decade, about 280 million people will come of working age in South Asia. The region needs a robust growth engine to create jobs for these labor market entrants. International trade emerges as a promising source to boost economic growth.

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