In a major and unexpected move, the United States announced a steep reduction in tariffs on Indian exports—considerably easing geopolitical pressure and creating a new opening for India’s global trade ambitions.
At the same time, momentum is building around the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), raising a tougher and more consequential question:
Is India truly ready to compete globally?
In this episode of StratNews Global,Tech spoke to Prerna Prabhakar of the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), to examine:
– What this means for India’s export strategy
– The real stakes of the EU–India FTA
– Whether Indian industry is prepared for global competition
– The structural constraints holding India back
– How geopolitics is reshaping global trade alliances
As the world makes space for India in supply chains and trade frameworks, the question is no longer about opportunity — but about execution. Will India, once again, flatter to disappoint?
