New Delhi, March 5 -- If the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia escalate further or persist for a longer period, it could have an adverse impact on several Indian sectors, including basmati rice, fertilisers, diamond polishing, travel operators and airlines due to their direct exposure to the region, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.

The report noted that sectors such as ceramics and fertilisers, which are highly dependent on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), could also face near-term production challenges and will require close monitoring.

It stated, "Middle East uncertainties, Direct trade, LNG-dependent and crude-linked sectors could bear the brunt of prolonged disruption".

Crude-linked sectors such as downst...