New Delhi, April 30 -- The Indian Finance Ministry has flagged concerns over the impact of global economic uncertainties on the country's growth outlook for 2025-26, warning that private investment could take a hit amid prolonged instability.

In its March monthly economic review released Tuesday, the ministry urged India Inc. to move beyond the era of "easy pickings" and embrace innovation and quality to sustain long-term growth.

"More than trade, the perception of prolonged uncertainty may cause the private sector to put its capital formation plans on hold," the report stated. It emphasized that coordinated action between policymakers and the private sector is critical to avoid a self-perpetuating cycle of economic hesitation.

The rev...