India, May 31 -- India needs strategic recalibration, not indiscriminate protectionism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce imports of non-essential goods may, in retrospect, come to define a deeper shift in India's economic philosophy giving fresh momentum to the broader vision of Viksit Bharat. His call to save fuel, avoid unnecessary gold purchases, reduce foreign travel, use public transport, support Made-in-India products and revive work-from-home where feasible was not an austerity message. It was a reminder that in a volatile world, import dependence is no longer only an economic issue; it is a question of resilience, foreign exchange discipline and national security. The appeal also reinforces the spirit of Atmanirbha...