Prime Minister Modi warned that systems that once bound the world—supply chains, trade and technology—are increasingly being used as tools of coercion, eroding confidence that supplies will remain available when needed. He said India will adopt a different approach, noting decades-old trade routes are developing new bottlenecks and that the rapid spread of AI across industries is exacerbating the situation. Modi positioned India as a fundamentally different, trustworthy partner and highlighted i

2026-10-13

Prime Minister Modi warned that systems that once bound the world—supply chains, trade and technology—are increasingly being used as tools of coercion, eroding confidence that supplies will remain available when needed. He said India will adopt a different approach, noting decades-old trade routes are developing new bottlenecks and that the rapid spread of AI across industries is exacerbating the situation. Modi positioned India as a fundamentally different, trustworthy partner and highlighted it as one of the fastest-growing major economies, offering opportunities for global investors.