New Delhi: From Kathmandu to Karachi, South Asia is in turmoil. Nepal has seen “Gen Z” protests erupt over inequality and political elitism, while in Bangladesh, students led a revolution last year that ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule.

Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic collapse forced its President Mahinda Rajapaksa to flee, and Pakistan remains mired in political chaos and another IMF bailout. Yet, in the midst of all this, India stands out for its stability, said a report by The Economist.

The report highlights that despite being hit by US President Donald Trump’s punitive trade tariffs over Russian oil purchases and engaging in a brief military exchange with Pakistan, India’s economy has shown remarkable resilience.

With foreign-exchange reserves of nearly $700 bill

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