India, March 11 -- The escalating tension between the US-Israel coalition and Iran has moved beyond diplomatic circles, casting a shadow over global trade. For India's burgeoning technology sector, the stakes are high. The conflict threatens the stability of electronics exports and IT hardware supply chains, specifically impacting the logistics corridors that connect Indian manufacturing hubs to critical Gulf markets.

In late February 2026, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw collaborated with US and partner officials to launch the "Pax Silica" framework. This US-led initiative is designed to fortify semiconductor and advanced manufacturing supply networks, aligning seamlessly with India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat visions.

However,...