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‘First came confidence, then the great Indian trade sprint’

Nripendra Misra

For decades, India’s engagement with global trade was shaped by a contradiction. Growth was desired yet fear of being overwhelmed by cheap imports bred caution. Liberalisation advanced, but incrementally and often defensively. The Bharat-US trade deal and the Bharat-EU agreement mark a decisive break from that past. Together, they signal India’s full integration into global value chains.

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