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ABSTRACT The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has emerged as a significant geopolitical challenge with far-reaching implications for regional stability, global energy markets, and international security. As a major stakeholder in West Asia, India faces the complex task of safeguarding its strategic, economic, and diplomatic interests while maintaining balanced relations with Israel, Iran, the Gulf states, and the United States. Against this backdrop, the present study examines the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on India's foreign policy and evaluates its implications for the Global South through the lens of strategic autonomy. The study adopts a qualitative and analytical approach based on secondary sources, including government reports, policy documents, scholarly literature, and contemporary geopolitical analyses. Drawing upon the concepts of Strategic Autonomy and Neoclassical Realism, the article analyzes India's diplomatic responses, energy security concerns, trade interests, and regional strategic calculations. The study argues that the conflict poses significant challenges to India's energy security, economic stability, and regional connectivity initiatives. At the same time, it highlights India's efforts to pursue a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy that avoids alignment with competing regional blocs. The article further contends that prolonged instability in West Asia could adversely affect several Global South countries through rising energy costs, supply-chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty. The study concludes that India's policy of strategic autonomy remains central to navigating the evolving geopolitical landscape of West Asia. Strengthening diplomatic engagement, diversifying energy sources, and promoting multilateral cooperation will be critical for protecting India's interests and enhancing its leadership role within the Global South.