India, Oct. 14 -- As lamps are lit across India, a timeless scene from the Ramayana speaks to our present. Hanuman stands at the edge of the ocean, uncertain of his strength, until Jambavan reminds him of what he already possesses. The leap that follows is not a miracle; it is self-belief in motion. That is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been preparing the Indian economy for: one that draws from its inner strength to overcome global turbulence. As the world turns inwards with new visa barriers and tariffs, India under Modi is turning its own confidence outward, transforming adversity into acceleration.

In recent months, the United States has imposed a USD 1,00,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions and a 100% tariff on branded and pa...