India’s emergence as the world’s fourth-largest economy unfolds amid global upheaval. Supply chains are fragmenting, technology ecosystems decoupling, and protectionist measures reshaping trade patterns. These disruptions are central to Indian industry’s competitiveness and survival. Sanctions, export controls, and shifting alliances now influence where companies invest, source, and sell. India Inc. must respond with foresight, embedding geopolitical intelligence into strategy, strengthening operations, and collaborating closely with the government. Policymakers, in turn, must work hand-in-hand with business to expedite reforms, secure supply chains, and enhance India’s global standing.

The G7’s “de-risking” from China, reconfigured trade corridors, and protectionist policies are already reshaping market access, investment flows, and supply chains. For Indian businesses, these changes present both risks and openings. Those who prepare strategically will thrive; those who remain reactive may be sidelined.

Until recently, many firms assumed tariffs, sanctions, and diplomatic standoffs were government matters alone. This is outdated. Global multinationals have established geopolitical risk teams, real-time monitoring, and........

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