India, Aug. 2 -- In a rapidly shifting global economic landscape, India's resilience is once again being tested - this time through a sweeping 25 per cent tariff announced by the United States on all goods imported from India. While at first glance such a measure appears daunting, the truth is far more empowering. India is no longer the hesitant emerging market of two decades ago. Today, we are a self-assured, self-reliant, and future-facing nation whose economic trajectory is shaped by its domestic strengths and bold strategic vision.

The timing of this external shock could not have been more telling. India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies globally, fuelled by a digitally enabled population, manufacturing reforms, infra...